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Kennebec, SD

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Population
282
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,690 ft
Median Home Value
$155,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$74,896
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Kennebec

Kennebec is a quiet, close-knit community of around 300 residents in south-central South Dakota. As the county seat of Lyman County, it offers a relaxed rural lifestyle where neighbors look out for one another. Its position right along Interstate 90 makes getting around straightforward, putting the Missouri River and everyday conveniences in nearby Chamberlain about twenty minutes away.

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Main Street serves as the heart of the town, home to the local library, small businesses, and the historic county courthouse. The surrounding open prairie is well known for great pheasant hunting and deep agricultural roots, giving the area a strong connection to the outdoors. For anyone looking for wide-open spaces and an authentic small-town pace, Kennebec is a welcoming place to settle down.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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