Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
No town among the 36 in South Dakota we compare has a higher average trip to work than Arlington. Its National Register listings include Adam and Minnie Royhl House and Arlington Masonic Temple. Arlington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Arlington beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1902.
4 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Arlington, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Arlington.
Most working residents leave Arlington for work: only 9% work in town. 19% of residents live below the poverty line in Arlington, above both the South Dakota town median (9.5%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Jobs based in Arlington fell to 296 in 2023, 118 fewer than in 2013.
| Arlington | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 8.9% | 29% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Arlington School District 38-1. Three of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Elementary - 02Largest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 152 | A+ |
| Arlington High School - 01Largest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 76 | B+ |
| Arlington Jr. High - 03Top results in townGrades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 | 47 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 70% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Arlington has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Arlington’s July high is 82°F, below both South Dakota’s towns (85°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Arlington beats the South Dakota average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 27% of Arlington adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Arlington | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 19% | 16% |
| What stands out | Arlington | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.5% | 12.7% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 71% | 65.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.2% | 9.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Arlington home is worth about $321,000, up 7.8% in a year, close to the South Dakota typical home. The median rent in Arlington is $810 a month.
| Arlington | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $810 a month | $962 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 70% | 68% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Arlington; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Arlington residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
Where Arlington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
4 places in Arlington on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in South Dakota, United States
Arlington is a city in Brookings and Kingsbury counties in the State of South Dakota. The population was 915 at the 2020 census.
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Arlington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
