BateslandSD
A town of 73, settled in 1923.
Is Batesland a good place to live?
35% of residents live below the poverty line in Batesland, against 9.5% in South Dakota’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. No town among the 36 in South Dakota we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Batesland. Batesland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
73 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Batesland: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Batesland, 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Batesland.
High risk in Batesland, with wildfire at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The schools Batesland’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesland School - 01Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 175 | D− |
NCES · EDFacts
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Batesland
Batesland has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. At 87°F, Batesland’s July high is above South Dakota’s towns (85°F) and close to U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Batesland stands out in South Dakota and nationally, with more of its adults who say their health is fair or poor
34% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Batesland. Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Batesland. 20% of adults report frequent physical distress in Batesland.
| Batesland | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 16% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 15% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 12% | 14% |
| What stands out | Batesland | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.3% | 9.2% |
| Fewer adults with high cholesterol | 28.5% | 34% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 45.8% | 12.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Batesland
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Batesland; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Batesland residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
About Batesland
Town in South Dakota, United States
Batesland (Lakota: Iŋyaŋ šála; "Red Stone") is a town in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 100 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3,412 ft
- ZIP code
- 57716
- Area code
- 605
Questions about Batesland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Batesland, SD a good place to live?
Batesland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.