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Montrose, SD

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Population
476
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,471 ft
Median Home Value
$239,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$663/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$78,125
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Montrose

Montrose is a quiet, friendly town in southeastern South Dakota, home to fewer than 500 people. Situated just north of Interstate 90, it offers wide-open prairie views and the relaxed pace of rural living. It sits about thirty minutes west of Sioux Falls, making it an appealing option for anyone wanting affordable small-town living within an easy commute of bigger city jobs, dining, and healthcare.

Porter Sculpture Park, Montrose, South Dakota LCCN2010630519

Day-to-day life here revolves around a tight-knit community where neighbors know each other and local school events draw everyone together. Just outside town along the interstate sits Porter Sculpture Park, a quirky local landmark filled with massive welded metal creatures, including a towering 60-foot bull head. It brings a unique spark of personality to a warm, grounded prairie town that is easy to settle into.

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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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