Horse Creek
Census-designated place in Mellette County, South Dakota
Horse Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mellette County, South Dakota, with 187 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,005 ft (611 m) above sea level. The nearest town is White River, 2.4 miles N.
- 187residents (2020 Census)
- 2,005 ftelevation · 611 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 197 / sq mipopulation density
- 57579ZIP code
About Horse Creek
Horse Creek is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Mellette County, South Dakota, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. The population of the CDP was 187 at the 2020 census.
It is in the central part of the county, 2 miles (3 km) south of White River, the county seat. The Little White River flows from north to south through the CDP, with most of the community's development to the east of the river on high ground.
U.S. Route 83 runs along the eastern edge of the CDP, leading north through White River 25 miles (40 km) to Interstate 90 at Murdo and south 20 miles (32 km) to Mission. South Dakota Highway 44 leads east-southeast from the CDP 52 miles (84 km) to Winner. Highway 44 follows US 83 north to White River, then turns west and leads 77 miles (124 km) to Interior, near Badlands National Park.
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Horse Creek had 187 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 187 |
|---|---|
| Density | 197 per sq mi (76 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Horse Creek at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Mellette County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 187 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.95 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,005 ft (611 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5330° N, 100.7419° W |
| ZIP code | 57579 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4630056 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Horse Creek
- White River2.4 mi N
- Wood13.3 mi E
- Soldier Creek15.9 mi SW
- Mission16.2 mi S
- Antelope16.4 mi S
- White Horse17.0 mi SE
- Parmelee20.4 mi SW
- Rosebud20.7 mi S
- Okreek21.8 mi SE
- Norris23.0 mi W
- Okaton23.1 mi N
- Two Strike23.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Horse Creek
What county is Horse Creek in?
Horse Creek is in Mellette County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Horse Creek, SD?
187 people lived in Horse Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Horse Creek, SD?
The ZIP code of Horse Creek is 57579.
What is the elevation of Horse Creek?
2,005 feet (611 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Horse Creek?
White River (2.4 mi), Wood (13.3 mi), Soldier Creek (15.9 mi), Mission (16.2 mi), Antelope (16.4 mi).
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