Leola
City in McPherson County, South Dakota

Leola is a city in McPherson County, South Dakota, with 434 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,591 ft (485 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grassland Colony, 7.8 miles SE.
- 434residents (2020 Census)
- 1,591 ftelevation · 485 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 585 / sq mipopulation density
- 57456ZIP code
About Leola
Leola is a small city in and the county seat of McPherson County, South Dakota, United States. It was founded on May 1, 1884, and named for Leola Haynes, daughter of one of the town's founders. The population was 434 as of the 2020 census.
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Living in Leola
- Median household income
- $71,250
- Median home value
- $65,400
- Median rent
- $843/mo
- Median age
- 38.9
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Leola had 434 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 434 |
|---|---|
| Density | 585 per sq mi (226 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Leola at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | McPherson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 434 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.74 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.7211° N, 98.9385° W |
| ZIP code | 57456 |
| Official website | leolasd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4636460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Leola
- Grassland Colony7.8 mi SE
- Deerfield Colony9.4 mi S
- Long Lake Colony9.8 mi SE
- Plainview Colony10.3 mi S
- Wetonka10.5 mi SE
- Spring Creek Colony13.2 mi N
- Long Lake15.9 mi NW
- Forbes, ND17.1 mi NE
- Ipswich19.7 mi S
- Mina20.8 mi SE
- Westport21.9 mi E
- Frederick22.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Leola
What county is Leola in?
Leola is in McPherson County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Leola, SD?
434 people lived in Leola at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Leola, SD?
The ZIP code of Leola is 57456.
What is the elevation of Leola?
1,591 feet (485 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Leola?
Grassland Colony (7.8 mi), Deerfield Colony (9.4 mi), Long Lake Colony (9.8 mi), Plainview Colony (10.3 mi), Wetonka (10.5 mi).
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