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Population
137
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,730 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$70,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Badger

Founded in the early 1900s near its namesake lake, Badger is a quiet, close-knit town in east-central South Dakota's Kingsbury County. Everyday living here is peaceful and unhurried, offering open prairie horizons and quick access to fishing and outdoor recreation at Lake Badger. For grocery runs, schools, and essential county services, locals take a short drive to nearby communities like De Smet and Arlington, making Badger an appealing spot for anyone looking for simple rural living within reach of regional conveniences.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingRural FitA+99.9rating

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