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Alpena, SD

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Population
215
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,318 ft
Median Home Value
$51,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$925/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$66,667
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in South DakotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in South DakotaNearest larger communityHuron, South Dakota15 miles away · 14,607 residents.

About Alpena

Alpena is a town in northeastern corner of Jerauld County, South Dakota, United States. The 2020 census counted 212 residents. Alpena was platted in 1883, and most likely was named after Alpena, Michigan, the native home of the town's proprietor. A post office has been in operation at Alpena since 1883. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Alpena, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Alpena, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map.

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