Spink County, South Dakota

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SPINK_COUNTY_COURTHOUSE,_REDFIELD,_SD
Spink County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
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South Dakota's location within the U.S.
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Country United States


State South Dakota
Founded1873
SeatRedfield
Area
 • Total1,510 sq mi (3,900 km2)
 • Land1,504 sq mi (3,900 km2)
 • Water6 sq mi (20 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total6,191
 • Density4.1/sq mi (1.6/km2)


Spink County is a county located in the state of South Dakota, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,191. The county seat is Redfield, which is also the largest city in the county.

History[edit | edit source]

Spink County was created in 1873 and organized in 1879. It was named for S. L. Spink, a Dakota Territory legislator. The county has a rich history tied to the development of the Great Plains and the expansion of the railroad.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,510 square miles (3,910 km²), of which 1,504 square miles (3,890 km²) is land and 6.0 square miles (16 km²) (0.4%) is water.

Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 6,191 people, 2,800 households, and 1,700 families residing in the county. The population density was 4.1 inhabitants per square mile (1.6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.

Communities[edit | edit source]

Cities[edit | edit source]

Townships[edit | edit source]

Spink County is divided into several townships, including:

  • Athol
  • Belle Plaine
  • Benton
  • Clifton
  • Crandon
  • Exline
  • Fairfield
  • Frankfort
  • Garfield
  • Great Bend
  • Harmony
  • Harrison
  • Jefferson
  • La Prairie
  • Lake
  • Lodi
  • Mellette
  • Northville
  • Prairie Center
  • Redfield
  • Richfield
  • Spring
  • Sumner
  • Three Rivers
  • Tulare
  • Union
  • Vernon
  • Washington

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Spink County is primarily based on agriculture, with significant production of corn, soybeans, and wheat. Livestock farming is also an important part of the local economy.

Education[edit | edit source]

Spink County is served by several school districts, including the Redfield School District and the Doland School District. These districts provide education from elementary through high school levels.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Major highways in Spink County include:

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External links[edit | edit source]

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD