Swift Bird
Census-designated place in Dewey County, South Dakota

Swift Bird is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Dewey County, South Dakota, with 117 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,831 ft (558 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La Plant, 14.8 miles W.
- 117residents (2020 Census)
- 1,831 ftelevation · 558 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 239 / sq mipopulation density
- 57442ZIP code
About Swift Bird
Swift Bird (Lakota: Ziŋtkála Kiŋyáŋ) is a census-designated place (CDP) on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in Dewey County, South Dakota, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.
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Swift Bird had 117 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 117 |
|---|---|
| Density | 239 per sq mi (92 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Swift Bird at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Dewey County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 117 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.49 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,831 ft (558 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0601° N, 100.3545° W |
| ZIP code | 57442 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4662716 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Swift Bird
- La Plant14.8 mi W
- Gettysburg19.9 mi E
- Agar20.5 mi SE
- Akaska21.9 mi NE
- Lowry25.3 mi NE
- Onida28.3 mi SE
- Lebanon28.7 mi E
- Whitehorse30.5 mi NW
- Hoven30.8 mi NE
- Glenham32.9 mi N
- Mobridge33.5 mi N
- Selby34.5 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Swift Bird
What county is Swift Bird in?
Swift Bird is in Dewey County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Swift Bird, SD?
117 people lived in Swift Bird at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Swift Bird, SD?
The ZIP code of Swift Bird is 57442.
What is the elevation of Swift Bird?
1,831 feet (558 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Swift Bird?
La Plant (14.8 mi), Gettysburg (19.9 mi), Agar (20.5 mi), Akaska (21.9 mi), Lowry (25.3 mi).
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