Plankinton
City in Aurora County, South Dakota

Plankinton is a city in Aurora County, South Dakota, with 781 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,526 ft (465 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stickney, 9.0 miles S.
- 781residents (2020 Census)
- 1,526 ftelevation · 465 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 1,023 / sq mipopulation density
- 57368ZIP code
About Plankinton
Plankinton, colloquially known as Plank, is a city in and the county seat of Aurora County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 781 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Plankinton
- Median household income
- $74,833
- Median home value
- $114,800
- Median rent
- $970/mo
- Median age
- 42.4
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Plankinton had 781 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 781 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,023 per sq mi (395 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Plankinton at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Aurora County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 781 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.76 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.7154° N, 98.4836° W |
| ZIP code | 57368 |
| Official website | plankinton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4650020 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Plankinton
- Stickney9.0 mi S
- Mount Vernon11.1 mi E
- White Lake11.4 mi W
- Storla12.1 mi NE
- Aurora Center14.0 mi S
- Loomis19.7 mi E
- Harrison19.8 mi S
- Grass Ranch Colony20.5 mi W
- Cedar Grove Colony20.5 mi SW
- Corsica20.6 mi S
- New Holland20.8 mi S
- Letcher21.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Plankinton
What county is Plankinton in?
Plankinton is in Aurora County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Plankinton, SD?
781 people lived in Plankinton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Plankinton, SD?
The ZIP code of Plankinton is 57368.
What is the elevation of Plankinton?
1,526 feet (465 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Plankinton?
Stickney (9.0 mi), Mount Vernon (11.1 mi), White Lake (11.4 mi), Storla (12.1 mi), Aurora Center (14.0 mi).
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