Lyman County, South Dakota
Lyman County is a county located in the state of South Dakota, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,718. The county seat is Kennebec. The county was created in 1873 and organized in 1893. It is named after W.P. Lyman, a legislator.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,707 square miles (4,420 km²), of which 1,639 square miles (4,245 km²) is land and 68 square miles (176 km²) (4.0%) is water.
Major Highways[edit | edit source]
Adjacent Counties[edit | edit source]
- Stanley County (north)
- Hughes County (northeast)
- Hyde County (east)
- Buffalo County (southeast)
- Brule County (south)
- Charles Mix County (southwest)
- Gregory County (southwest)
- Jones County (west)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the census of 2020, there were 3,718 people, 1,482 households, and 1,020 families residing in the county. The population density was 2.3 people per square mile (0.9/km²). There were 1,742 housing units at an average density of 1.1 per square mile (0.4/km²).
Communities[edit | edit source]
Towns[edit | edit source]
Unincorporated Communities[edit | edit source]
Government and Politics[edit | edit source]
Lyman County is governed by a board of commissioners. The county is part of South Dakota's at-large congressional district.
Education[edit | edit source]
The county is served by several school districts, including the Lyman School District and the Chamberlain School District.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Lyman County is primarily based on agriculture, with significant contributions from livestock and crop farming.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in South Dakota
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Lyman County, South Dakota
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