Wanblee
Census-designated place in Jackson County, South Dakota
Wanblee is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jackson County, South Dakota, with 674 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,638 ft (804 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kadoka, 19.5 miles NE.
- 674residents (2020 Census)
- 2,638 ftelevation · 804 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 335 / sq mipopulation density
- 57577ZIP code
About Wanblee
Wanblee (Lakota: Waŋblí Hoȟpi; "Golden Eagle Nest") is a census-designated place (CDP) on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, located in Jackson County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 674 at the 2020 census, virtually all of whom are members of the Oglala tribe of Lakota Sioux. Wanbli is the Lakota word for eagle, and the town was named for its proximity to Wanbli hohpi paha (Eagle Nest Butte). Wanblee is a few miles directly northeast of the North American continental pole of inaccessibility.
The 1992 movie Thunderheart was partly filmed in Wanblee. It appeared as an unnamed town on the fictional Bear Creek Reservation, for which is actually located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
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Wanblee had 674 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 674 |
|---|---|
| Density | 335 per sq mi (129 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wanblee at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 674 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.01 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,638 ft (804 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5714° N, 101.6609° W |
| ZIP code | 57577 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4668580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wanblee
- Kadoka19.5 mi NE
- Interior19.5 mi NW
- Corn Creek22.6 mi E
- Allen24.2 mi SW
- Norris24.4 mi E
- Belvidere26.6 mi NE
- Martin27.6 mi S
- Kyle27.9 mi W
- Cottonwood30.1 mi NW
- Philip32.4 mi N
- Parmelee35.1 mi SE
- Quinn36.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Wanblee
What county is Wanblee in?
Wanblee is in Jackson County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Wanblee, SD?
674 people lived in Wanblee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wanblee, SD?
The ZIP code of Wanblee is 57577.
What is the elevation of Wanblee?
2,638 feet (804 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wanblee?
Kadoka (19.5 mi), Interior (19.5 mi), Corn Creek (22.6 mi), Allen (24.2 mi), Norris (24.4 mi).
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