Mission
City in Todd County, South Dakota
Mission is a city in Todd County, South Dakota, with 1,156 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,582 ft (787 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Antelope, 1.6 miles E.
- 1,156residents (2020 Census)
- 2,582 ftelevation · 787 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 1,970 / sq mipopulation density
- 57555ZIP code
About Mission
Mission is a city on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in northern Todd County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,156 at the 2020 census.
Mission is home of the Sinte Gleska University. It is the largest incorporated community in the county, but is smaller than the unincorporated community of Rosebud, the capital of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe.
Mission is named for one of the many missions established by religious groups in the late 19th century to educate and assist the Sicangu Lakota (Rosebud Sioux) and other Native American people. The major economic center of the county, it is located at the junction of U.S. routes 18 and 83. The city contains part of the Oyate Trail, the headquarters of the Todd County School District, Cherry-Todd Rural Electric Cooperative, and various federal/tribal agencies.
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Living in Mission
- Median home value
- $65,900
- Median rent
- $432/mo
- Median age
- 24.9
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Mission had 1,156 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,156 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,970 per sq mi (761 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mission at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Todd County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,156 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.59 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,582 ft (787 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3063° N, 100.6609° W |
| ZIP code | 57555 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4642940 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mission
- Antelope1.6 mi E
- White Horse3.2 mi E
- Rosebud9.1 mi SW
- Soldier Creek12.0 mi W
- Two Strike13.9 mi SW
- Okreek14.0 mi E
- Wood16.0 mi NE
- Horse Creek16.2 mi N
- St. Francis16.6 mi SW
- White River18.5 mi N
- Parmelee19.3 mi W
- Sicangu Village20.7 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Mission
What county is Mission in?
Mission is in Todd County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Mission, SD?
1,156 people lived in Mission at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mission, SD?
The ZIP code of Mission is 57555.
What is the elevation of Mission?
2,582 feet (787 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mission?
Antelope (1.6 mi), White Horse (3.2 mi), Rosebud (9.1 mi), Soldier Creek (12.0 mi), Two Strike (13.9 mi).
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