Spink County, South Dakota

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Spink County

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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

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

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

• Brown County (north)
• Day County (northeast)
• Clark County (east)
• Kingsbury County (southeast)
• Beadle County (south)
• Hand County (southwest)
• Faulk County (west)
• Edmunds County (northwest)

Demographics

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

Cities

• Ashton
• Brentford
• Conde
• Doland
• Frankfort
• Mellette
• Northville
• Redfield (county seat)
• Tulare

Townships

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

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

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

Major highways in Spink County include:

• U.S. Route 212
• South Dakota Highway 20
• South Dakota Highway 37

See also

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