WorkspaceTop ListsAboutContact Us

Spencer, SD

Compare
Population
139
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,382 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$155,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$440/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$67,188
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

Highlights

What stands out in Spencer

Explore

More places like Spencer

OverallBest places in South DakotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in South DakotaNearest larger communityMitchell, South Dakota23 miles away · 15,756 residents.

About Spencer

Spencer is a quiet, close-knit town of around 130 people nestled in eastern South Dakota's McCook County. Sitting just north of Interstate 90 between Sioux Falls and Mitchell, it offers wide-open prairie views and a peaceful, slow-paced way of life. The community is well known for its tight bonds and resilience, having completely rebuilt after a devastating tornado in 1998. For anyone looking for true rural quiet, it is a place where neighbors look out for one another and life moves at an easy pace.

Top Rating Signals

Highest current ratings for this town.

Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingRural FitA+98.4rating

Loading town details...

Beyond Spencer, SD

Is this the right place for you?

Every rating on this page comes from the same model behind our search. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll rank every community we cover around your priorities, and show you where Spencer, SD lands.

Find your best places
Google MapsOpen the mapSpencer, SDZillowBrowse housingSpencer, SDWeatherSparkCheck climateSpencer, SDRedditSearch discussionsSpencer, SD