Hand County, South Dakota
Hand County | |
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 Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota | |
 South Dakota's location within the U.S. | |
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| Country |  United States
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| State |  South Dakota |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Seat | Miller |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,440 sq mi (3,700 km2) |
| • Land | 1,438 sq mi (3,720 km2) |
| • Water | 2.0 sq mi (5 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 3,191 |
| • Density | 2.2/sq mi (0.8/km2) |
Hand County is a county located in the state of South Dakota, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,191. The county seat is Miller, which is also the largest city in the county.
History[edit | edit source]
Hand County was created in 1873 and organized in 1882. It was named for George H. Hand, a prominent figure in the Dakota Territory.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,440 square miles (3,730 km²), of which 1,438 square miles (3,720 km²) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km²) (0.1%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Spink County (north)
- Clark County (northeast)
- Kingsbury County (east)
- Beadle County (southeast)
- Jerauld County (south)
- Buffalo County (southwest)
- Hyde County (west)
- Faulk County (northwest)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 3,191 people, 1,451 households, and 872 families residing in the county. The population density was 2.2 inhabitants per square mile (0.85/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.
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Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Hand County is primarily based on agriculture, with significant production of crops such as corn, soybeans, and wheat. Livestock farming is also an important part of the local economy.
Education[edit | edit source]
Hand County is served by several school districts, including the Miller School District and the Highmore-Harrold School District.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Major highways in Hand County include:
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in South Dakota
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Hand County, South Dakota
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