Marty, SD

Marty is a small, tight-knit community on the Yankton Sioux Reservation in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. Home to around 700 residents, the town serves as the administrative headquarters for the Yankton Sioux Tribe and revolves around tribal government services, community programs, and the Marty Indian School. Daily life here is quiet and closely knit, set against wide-open prairie landscapes near the Missouri River basin. For grocery runs, healthcare, and broader retail options, residents typically make the short drive north to neighboring Wagner or Lake Andes, with regional tribal transit helping bridge the distance. It is a peaceful rural hub defined by its central civic role on the reservation and strong ties to neighboring towns.