Prairie City

Census-designated place in Perkins County, South Dakota

Aerial view of Prairie City, South Dakota
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Prairie City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Perkins County, South Dakota, with 25 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,841 ft (866 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bison, 16.9 miles E.

About Prairie City

Prairie City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Perkins County, South Dakota, United States. One of many rural settlements in Perkins County, the town was founded in 1946 by former residents of Strool. The population of the CDP was 25 at the 2020 census.

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Prairie City, SD population

Prairie City had 25 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census25
Density18 per sq mi (7 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Prairie City at a glance

StateSouth Dakota (SD)
CountyPerkins County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population25 (2020)
Land area1.42 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²)
Elevation2,841 ft (866 m)
Coordinates45.5361° N, 102.8171° W
ZIP code57649
Census code (GEOID)4651660

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Prairie City

What county is Prairie City in?

Prairie City is in Perkins County, South Dakota.

What is the population of Prairie City, SD?

25 people lived in Prairie City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Prairie City, SD?

The ZIP code of Prairie City is 57649.

What is the elevation of Prairie City?

2,841 feet (866 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Prairie City?

Bison (16.9 mi), Hettinger (33.5 mi), Haynes (34.5 mi), Bucyrus (36.5 mi), Reeder (39.8 mi).

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