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Mellette, SD

Population
194
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,299 ft
Median Home Value
$201,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$106,964
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 communityAberdeen, South Dakota22 miles away · 27,961 residents.

About Mellette

Mellette is a city in Spink County, South Dakota, United States. The 2020 census counted 199 residents. Mellette was laid out in 1881, and named in honor of Governor Arthur C. Mellette makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Mellette is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place.

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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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