NorrisSD
A town of 140, laid out in 1910.
Is Norris a good place to live?
81% of residents live below the poverty line in Norris, against 9.5% in South Dakota’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Only 1 of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare have a lower median age than Norris. Norris has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
140 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Norris: who provides what
Norris is unincorporated, so Mellette County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Norris.
More children than South Dakota overall
Children under 18 are 44% of residents (24% statewide); people 65 and older are 4% of residents (18% statewide). 23% of Norris adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more, where South Dakota’s towns sit at 33% and U.S. towns at 29%. 55% never finished high school.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 25% and 65% women
The Census survey reached too few of Norris’ residents to say more: its margin here is ±19.6 points. Across South Dakota, 49.2% of residents are women.
| Norris | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 28.6% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 12.1% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.1% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.7% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.1% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 5% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 4.3% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 0% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 54.8% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 11.3% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 11.3% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 0% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12.9% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.7% | 10% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
A typical July afternoon in Norris is hotter than in the typical South Dakota or U.S. town
The July high in Norris is 88°F. Norris has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Norris stands out in South Dakota and nationally, with more of its adults who say their health is fair or poor
33% of Norris adults say their health is fair or poor. No town among the 36 in South Dakota we compare has a higher share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Norris. 19% of Norris adults report frequent physical distress.
| Norris | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 16% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 15% | 17% |
| What stands out | Norris | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.9% | 9.2% |
| Fewer adults with high cholesterol | 28.5% | 34% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 32% | 12.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Norris, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Norris
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Norris; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Norris residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
About Norris
Census-designated place in South Dakota, United States
Norris is an unincorporated community in Mellette County, South Dakota, United States. It is not specifically tracked by the Census Bureau, but is included in the census-designated place of the same name. The population of the CDP was 150 at the 2020 census. Norris has a post office that serves the 57560 ZIP code area. The zip code includes the town of Corn Creek. Norris was laid out in 1910 and named after a nephew of the town's merchant.
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- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,530 ft
- ZIP code
- 57560
- Area code
- 605
Questions about Norris
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Norris, SD a good place to live?
Norris has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.