Citizens State Bank of Henry · National Register of Historic Places
Henry’s story
147 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1879Henry is settled
HenrySD
A town of 266, settled in 1879.
1 bordering townMap →
Citizens State Bank of Henry · Photo: Noelsolum · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
266
2025 Census estimate · +3.9% since 2020
Typical home
$485K
−2.9% in a year
Household income
$27K
median
Median age
65.4
years
Jobs based here
60
A commuter town
Is Henry a good place to live?
Henry’s median age is 65.4 years, where South Dakota’s towns sit at 39.5 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. No town among the 36 in South Dakota we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Henry. Citizens State Bank of Henry is on the National Register of Historic Places. Henry has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
266 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Henry TownshipHenry
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Henry: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Henry, and how to reach them.
PowerNorthWestern Energy13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHenry water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Henry’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personSouth Dakota has no online registration; you can register in person until 15 days before Election Day or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCodington County AuditorCodington County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023
ZIP code5724357243 100%Census 2020
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 Henry.
Schools
The schools Henry’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Henry School District 14-2. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Elementary - 02Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 93 | D |
| Henry High School - 01Largest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 54 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Housing
Henry’s typical home value is about $485K
The typical Henry home is worth about $485,000, down 2.9% in a year, 53% above the South Dakota typical home. 89% of Henry households own their home, above both South Dakota’s towns (68%) and U.S. towns (73%).
$485KZillow home value
Typical home value
Henry$485K
South Dakota$318K
−2.9%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Henry stands out in South Dakota and nationally: the median household income there is lower
Henry’s median household income is $27,000. Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher average trip to work than Henry. 3.8% of Henry residents live below the poverty line.
4%work in town
| Henry | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $27,000 | $72,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.8% | 29% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Henry4%
Watertown55%
Sioux Falls11%
Huron3%
Florence2%
18 mi
median commute distance
60
jobs based in Henry
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Henry has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Henry has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Henry is 81°F.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–24°
Spring32–53°
Summer57–79°
Fall35–56°
Sep 30
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Henry is
Henry beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 20% of adults binge drink in Henry.
| Henry | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
26 measures vs. South Dakota
2 better24 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Henry | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 70.9% | 65.5% |
| More women getting mammograms | 82.2% | 76.6% |
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
16.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Henry faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 54% of U.S. communities.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Henry
17pages on Henry
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Henry; the nearest are
Lake Area Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Watertown18 mi$6,718 in-state tuitionSisseton Wahpeton CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Sisseton51 mi$4,330 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Henry residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Henry for work
Where Henry’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
60jobs based in Henry
4%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Henry
Town in South Dakota, United States
Henry is a town in southwestern Codington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 256 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Watertown, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,821 ft
- ZIP code
- 57243
- Area code
- 605
Questions about Henry
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Henry, SD a good place to live?
Henry has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.