Meckling
Census-designated place in Clay County, South Dakota
Meckling is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Clay County, South Dakota, with 48 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,152 ft (351 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gayville, 6.4 miles NW.
- 48residents (2020 Census)
- 1,152 ftelevation · 351 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 235 / sq mipopulation density
- 57069ZIP code
About Meckling
Meckling is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) in Clay County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 48 at the 2020 census.
Meckling was laid out in 1873, and named in honor of Jones S. Meckling, a railroad employee.
Due to the large number of farms that grow the crop alfalfa it has become known as the "Hay Capital of the Universe". In this fertile Missouri River valley of southeastern South Dakota, alfalfa hay is the crop of choice. Each August Meckling and its neighboring town Gayville, the Hay Capital of the World host the Annual Hay Days.
In 1965, the local school closed, and the residents were allowed to choose between the Gayville or Vermillion school districts. A couple of families, displeased with those choices, campaigned for an additional selection to be added: Wakonda. The principal at the time, Henry Mollman, argued that the Wakonda School District did not have the appropriate resources to accommodate the extra students, and thus the choice was not given.
Recently Meckling's zip code has been changed to Vermillion, SD's zip code of 57069.
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- Median household income
- $44,200
- Median age
- 61.2
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Meckling had 48 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 48 |
|---|---|
| Density | 235 per sq mi (91 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Meckling at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Clay County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 48 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.20 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8401° N, 97.0672° W |
| ZIP code | 57069 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4641700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Meckling
- Gayville6.4 mi NW
- Vermillion8.2 mi SE
- Wynot, NE8.7 mi SW
- St. Helena, NE9.4 mi W
- Volin10.0 mi NW
- Obert, NE10.6 mi S
- Maskell, NE11.2 mi SE
- Wakonda11.8 mi N
- Mission Hill12.1 mi NW
- Bow Valley, NE12.7 mi SW
- Burbank13.6 mi SE
- Newcastle, NE16.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Meckling
What county is Meckling in?
Meckling is in Clay County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Meckling, SD?
48 people lived in Meckling at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Meckling, SD?
The ZIP code of Meckling is 57069.
What is the elevation of Meckling?
1,152 feet (351 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Meckling?
Gayville (6.4 mi), Vermillion (8.2 mi), Wynot (8.7 mi), St. Helena (9.4 mi), Volin (10.0 mi).
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