WorkspaceTop ListsAboutContact Us

Newell, SD

View of Newell, SD
Image credit: Chris Heald / CC BY 2.0
Population
570
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,836 ft
Median Home Value
$141,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$84,792
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

Highlights

What stands out in Newell

Explore

More places like Newell

OverallBest places in South DakotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in South DakotaNearest larger communitySpearfish, South Dakota25 miles away · 14,154 residents.

About Newell

Located in western South Dakota just north of the Black Hills, Newell is a quiet prairie town of around 400 residents. Founded in the early 1900s as a hub for regional farming and irrigation, the community offers a relaxed rural lifestyle surrounded by open pastureland and big skies. It is a peaceful spot where neighbors look out for one another and daily life moves at an easy pace.

Newell, Butte County

Ranching traditions run deep here, earning Newell its title as the Sheep Capital of the Nation. Community spirit really shines during late summer, when the town gathers for the annual Ram Show and Sale alongside a lively Labor Day celebration filled with rodeos, parades, and car shows. With everyday amenities like a local library and museum, along with quick access to the nearby hills, Newell delivers plenty of charm for anyone seeking quiet small-town living.

Top Rating Signals

Highest current ratings for this town.

Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

Loading town details...