Ziebach County, South Dakota

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Ziebach County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,413, making it one of the least populous counties in South Dakota. The county seat is Dupree. The county was created in 1911 and named for Frank M. Ziebach, a pioneer newspaper editor and legislator.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,971 square miles (5,105 km²), of which 1,961 square miles (5,079 km²) is land and 10 square miles (26 km²) (0.5%) is water. The county is part of the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation.

Adjacent counties

• Perkins County (north)
• Corson County (northeast)
• Dewey County (east)
• Haakon County (south)
• Meade County (southwest)
• Butte County (west)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 2,413 people, 799 households, and 588 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.2 inhabitants per square mile (0.46/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly Native American, with a significant minority of White residents.

Communities

City

• Dupree (county seat)

Unincorporated communities

• Red Elm
• Glad Valley

Economy

The economy of Ziebach County is primarily based on agriculture, including cattle ranching and farming. The county also benefits from its location within the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, which provides various economic opportunities and cultural heritage tourism.

Education

Ziebach County is served by the Dupree School District, which provides educational services from kindergarten through 12th grade. The county also has access to educational resources provided by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.

Transportation

The county is served by several major highways, including:

• U.S. Route 212
• South Dakota Highway 63

Government and Politics

Ziebach County is governed by a board of county commissioners. The county is part of South Dakota's At-large congressional district and is represented in the state legislature by members of the South Dakota State Senate and House of Representatives.

See also

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