Posted in South Dakota
June 08, 2016
15 Small Towns In South Dakota Where Everyone Knows Your Name
Living anywhere has its pros and cons. Living in one of these small towns in South Dakota means everyone knows your name and probably your life story – whether you want them to or not.
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With a population just over 1,000 people you're guaranteed to be known by everyone in town. Clark is located straight west of Watertown.
This Hamlin County town of 381 people is like living with all your extending family. Everyone knows what is happening in your life, for better or for worse - but usually for better.
With a population of 2,333, this small town is one of the biggest on our list. Even with that many people, it still seems like everyone knows your name.
868 people call Eureka home and every one of them cares about and wants to know their neighbors. This small town is tight knit.
Davis has a population of only 85 people. Though they welcome visitors as one of their own.
With a population of 948, this west river, historic town is charming. Visit this small town and you may never want to leave.
When you drive into town, you immediately feel at home in Wilmot. With 492 residents, you would have to work to not know everyone.
Home to 447 people in only 191 households, if you live in this small town you definitely know everyone's name.
This town of around 1400 residents is family oriented and full of beautiful scenery.
Stop by the local gas station and you'll realize that everyone really does know everyone in the town of Colton.
This town of 135 residents is so small that their school actually closed in 2009. Don't be fooled though, Isabel is a town as strong and community focused as ever. Stop by once and they'll know your name forever.
Just north of Sioux Falls is the small town of Dell Rapids. As the population nears 4,000, it can hardly be called a small town anymore. Yet, everyone still seems to know everyone, giving it that charming small town feel.
With a population of 654, Kadoka is known as the "Gateway to the Badlands". Locals claim that Kadoka is the friendliest town around making it one of the best places to be known by everyone.
71 people call Mound City home. You could meet everyone in this town in one day!
Plankinton is home to 707 people and is a hotspot for hunters. Because of its easy to find location off of I-90, many people drive through on business but those who know the town well know there is so much pleasure to be had as well.
We know there are many small towns in South Dakota that aren’t on this list. What towns would you add?
