Vale
Census-designated place in Butte County, South Dakota
Vale is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Butte County, South Dakota, with 130 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,700 ft (823 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newell, 6.9 miles N.
- 130residents (2020 Census)
- 2,700 ftelevation · 823 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.9 km²
- 87 / sq mipopulation density
- 57788ZIP code
About Vale
Vale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Butte County, South Dakota, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population was 130. Vale has been assigned the ZIP code of 57788. The public school located in Vale, whose mascot was The Beet Diggers, closed in 1982.
Vale was so-named because the town site is located in a valley.
The Full Throttle Saloon, a large bar and entertainment site described as the world's largest biker bar and previously the subject of the reality television series Full Throttle Saloon, was rebuilt, moving from nearby Sturgis to 600 acres in Vale near Bear Butte.
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Living in Vale
- Median household income
- $40,455
- Median home value
- $50,400
- Median age
- 68.5
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Vale had 130 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 130 |
|---|---|
| Density | 87 per sq mi (34 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Vale at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 130 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.49 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,700 ft (823 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6183° N, 103.3987° W |
| ZIP code | 57788 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4665900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Vale
- Newell6.9 mi N
- Nisland8.5 mi NW
- Fruitdale15.0 mi W
- Sturgis15.2 mi S
- Whitewood16.0 mi SW
- St. Onge16.6 mi W
- Crook City17.3 mi SW
- Blucksberg Mountain18.1 mi S
- Boulder Canyon18.3 mi SW
- Spearfish22.3 mi SW
- Deadwood22.5 mi SW
- Belle Fourche22.9 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Vale
What county is Vale in?
Vale is in Butte County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Vale, SD?
130 people lived in Vale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Vale, SD?
The ZIP code of Vale is 57788.
What is the elevation of Vale?
2,700 feet (823 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Vale?
Newell (6.9 mi), Nisland (8.5 mi), Fruitdale (15.0 mi), Sturgis (15.2 mi), Whitewood (16.0 mi).
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