Mellette
City in Spink County, South Dakota

Mellette is a city in Spink County, South Dakota, with 199 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,296 ft (395 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Northville, 3.9 miles W.
- 199residents (2020 Census)
- 1,296 ftelevation · 395 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 776 / sq mipopulation density
- 57461ZIP code
About Mellette
Mellette is a city in Spink County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 199 at the 2020 census.
Mellette was laid out in 1881, and named in honor of Governor Arthur C. Mellette.
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Living in Mellette
- Median household income
- $106,964
- Median home value
- $201,000
- Median age
- 39.4
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Mellette had 199 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 199 |
|---|---|
| Density | 776 per sq mi (300 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mellette at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Spink County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 199 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.26 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.1544° N, 98.4984° W |
| ZIP code | 57461 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4641860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mellette
- Northville3.9 mi W
- Mansfield7.0 mi NW
- Brentford8.6 mi E
- Ashton11.1 mi S
- Warner11.8 mi N
- Chelsea12.0 mi W
- Stratford14.7 mi NE
- Hutterville Colony16.0 mi NE
- Redfield19.4 mi S
- Conde19.6 mi E
- Camrose Colony20.4 mi SE
- Verdon20.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Mellette
What county is Mellette in?
Mellette is in Spink County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Mellette, SD?
199 people lived in Mellette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mellette, SD?
The ZIP code of Mellette is 57461.
What is the elevation of Mellette?
1,296 feet (395 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mellette?
Northville (3.9 mi), Mansfield (7.0 mi), Brentford (8.6 mi), Ashton (11.1 mi), Warner (11.8 mi).
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