Letcher
Town in Sanborn County, South Dakota

Letcher is a town in Sanborn County, South Dakota, with 159 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,302 ft (397 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Loomis, 7.7 miles S.
- 159residents (2020 Census)
- 1,302 ftelevation · 397 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 258 / sq mipopulation density
- 57359ZIP code
About Letcher
Letcher is a town in Sanborn County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 159 at the 2020 census.
Letcher has the name of O. T. Letcher, a local landowner.
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Living in Letcher
- Median household income
- $81,042
- Median home value
- $102,100
- Median rent
- $725/mo
- Median age
- 38.4
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Letcher had 159 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 159 |
|---|---|
| Density | 258 per sq mi (100 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Letcher at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Sanborn County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 159 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.62 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.9003° N, 98.1462° W |
| ZIP code | 57359 |
| Official website | letchersd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4636620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Letcher
- Loomis7.7 mi S
- Upland Colony8.6 mi E
- Forestburg8.6 mi N
- Storla10.6 mi W
- Woonsocket12.3 mi NW
- Mitchell13.0 mi SE
- Artesian13.3 mi NE
- Mount Vernon14.2 mi SW
- Lane18.1 mi NW
- Fedora19.2 mi NE
- Fulton20.0 mi SE
- Millbrook Colony21.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Letcher
What county is Letcher in?
Letcher is in Sanborn County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Letcher, SD?
159 people lived in Letcher at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Letcher, SD?
The ZIP code of Letcher is 57359.
What is the elevation of Letcher?
1,302 feet (397 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Letcher?
Loomis (7.7 mi), Upland Colony (8.6 mi), Forestburg (8.6 mi), Storla (10.6 mi), Woonsocket (12.3 mi).
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