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Olivet, SD

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Population
62
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,222 ft
Median Income
$60,417
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 communityYankton, South Dakota28 miles away · 15,816 residents.

About Olivet

Olivet is a town in and the county seat of Hutchinson County, South Dakota, United States. The 2020 census counted 64 residents. Olivet was established in 1871 as the county seat. The town was named after Olivet, Michigan, the native home of first settlers. That mix gives Olivet a clear local shape within South Dakota, with older layers still visible in current places. The local scoop is a place whose streets, landmarks, and institutions keep its earlier story close to the present. Olivet lies north of Lonetree Creek and is on the west bank of the James River.

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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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