Waubay
City in Day County, South Dakota
Waubay is a city in Day County, South Dakota, with 473 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,818 ft (554 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ortley, 4.9 miles E.
- 473residents (2020 Census)
- 1,818 ftelevation · 554 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.8 km²
- 325 / sq mipopulation density
- 57273ZIP code
About Waubay
Waubay (Dakota: Wašna) is a city in Day County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 473 at the 2020 census.
Waubay had its start in the early 1880s when the railroad was extended to that point.
The school district is Waubay Public 18-3. The local newspaper is the oldest business in town, called the Waubay Clipper.
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Living in Waubay
- Median household income
- $36,389
- Median home value
- $152,800
- Median rent
- $603/mo
- Median age
- 53.3
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Waubay had 473 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 473 |
|---|---|
| Density | 325 per sq mi (125 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waubay at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Day County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 473 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.46 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,818 ft (554 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3345° N, 97.3055° W |
| ZIP code | 57273 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4669340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waubay
- Ortley4.9 mi E
- Enemy Swim6.6 mi N
- Grenville10.0 mi NW
- Webster10.6 mi W
- Summit13.1 mi E
- Roslyn14.4 mi NW
- Wallace19.2 mi SW
- Florence19.4 mi S
- Marvin19.6 mi E
- Eden20.3 mi N
- Butler20.4 mi W
- Agency Village20.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waubay
What county is Waubay in?
Waubay is in Day County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Waubay, SD?
473 people lived in Waubay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waubay, SD?
The ZIP code of Waubay is 57273.
What is the elevation of Waubay?
1,818 feet (554 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waubay?
Ortley (4.9 mi), Enemy Swim (6.6 mi), Grenville (10.0 mi), Webster (10.6 mi), Summit (13.1 mi).
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