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A town of 133, settled in 1889.
Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher typical journey to work than Artesian. Artesian has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 256 in 1890, a peak of 689 in 1920, 129 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1909 and a map from 1971 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Artesian, 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 Artesian.
The top destinations are Woonsocket (19%), Mitchell (17%) and Sioux Falls (9%). The typical household income in Artesian is $62,000. The median commute is under 20 miles.
| Artesian | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,000 | $72,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 7° and about 26 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
21% of Artesian adults have been diagnosed with depression, where South Dakota’s towns sit at 22% and U.S. towns at 23%. In Artesian, 74% of adults had a checkup this year. Among adults in the town, 20% binge drink and 17% smoke cigarettes.
| Artesian | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 76% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 36% |
| What stands out | Artesian | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.9% | 12.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Just over a third of Artesian’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 16%. On expected storm and flood damage, Artesian sits below 55% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Artesian households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Artesian; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Artesian residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
Where Artesian’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in South Dakota, United States
Artesian is a town in Sanborn County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 129 at the 2020 census.
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Artesian has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.