Moody County, South Dakota

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Moody County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,336. Its county seat is Flandreau. The county was created in 1873 and organized in 1874. It is named for Gideon C. Moody, a prominent South Dakota politician.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 521 square miles (1,350 km²), of which 519 square miles (1,340 km²) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km²) (0.4%) is water.

Major Highways

• Interstate 29
• South Dakota Highway 13
• South Dakota Highway 32
• South Dakota Highway 34

Adjacent Counties

• Brookings County (north)
• Pipestone County, Minnesota (east)
• Rock County, Minnesota (southeast)
• Minnehaha County (south)
• Lake County (west)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 6,336 people, 2,573 households, and 1,719 families residing in the county. The population density was 12 people per square mile (4.6/km²). There were 2,873 housing units at an average density of 5.5 per square mile (2.1/km²).

Communities

City

• Flandreau

Town

• Colman

Census-designated place

• Egan

Unincorporated communities

• Ward

Government and Politics

Moody County is governed by a board of commissioners. The county is part of South Dakota's at-large congressional district.

Education

The county is served by several school districts, including the Flandreau School District and the Colman-Egan School District.

Economy

The economy of Moody County is primarily based on agriculture, with corn, soybeans, and livestock being the main products.

Notable People

• Gideon C. Moody, the county's namesake, was a prominent politician in South Dakota.

See Also

• List of counties in South Dakota
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Moody County, South Dakota