Fall River County, South Dakota

Fall River County: County in South Dakota, United States

About

Fall River County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,094 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,708 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hot Springs. The county was created 142 years ago in 1882.

Fall River County locator map
Location of Fall River County on South Dakota map.

Quick Facts about Fall River County

Population : 6,708 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : South Dakota (United States)
Area : 4530 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.5%
Land as percent of area : 99.5%
Named for : Fall River
Altitude : 3,409 feet / 1039 meters
Capital : Hot Springs
Establishment : January 01, 1883
Time Zone : UTC−06:00
Local time : 10:26:29 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -5.75% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Fall River County is located at 43°14'22"N 103°31'39"W (43.2393900, -103.5275600). It has 4 neighbors: Sioux County, Dawes County, Custer County and Niobrara County.

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The largest city of Fall River County is Hot Springs with a population of 3,502. Other cities include, Edgemont population 718 and Provo population 31. See all Fall River County cities & populated places.

Fall River County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fall River County.

City Name Population Title
Hot Springs 3,502 City in Fall River County, South Dakota, United States
Edgemont 718 City in Fall River County, South Dakota, United States
Oelrichs 124 Town of the United States
Dudley 87 Township in Aurora County, South Dakota
Provo 31 Unincorporated community in Fall River County, South Dakota, United States

Fall River County has 4 neighbours.

  • Hot Springs

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Fall River County decreased by 5.75% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 7,094 - census
2011 6,955 -2% estimation process
2012 6,970 0.22% estimation process
2013 6,806 -2.41% estimation process
2014 6,846 0.58% estimation process
2015 6,800 -0.68% estimation process
2016 6,785 -0.22% estimation process
2017 6,698 -1.3% estimation process
2018 6,740 0.62% estimation process
2019 6,713 -0.4% estimation process
2020 6,708 -0.07% estimation process

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People born in Fall River County (1)

American artist (1893-1997) Charles Hargens was born in Fall River County

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