Roslyn Auditorium · National Register of Historic Places
Roslyn’s story
143 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1883Roslyn is settled
RoslynSD
A town of 182, settled in 1883.
2 bordering townsMap →
Roslyn Auditorium · Photo: Wtshymanski · CC BY 3.0
Population
182
2025 Census estimate · −1.6% since 2020
Median home value
$96K
Census ACS
Household income
$49K
median
Median age
53.1
years
Jobs based here
46
A commuter town
Is Roslyn a good place to live?
Roslyn’s average trip to work is 32 minutes, above both South Dakota’s towns (17 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Of the 34 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower median rent than Roslyn. Roslyn Auditorium is on the National Register of Historic Places. Roslyn has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
182 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Grenville TownshipRaritan TownshipRoslyn
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Roslyn: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Roslyn, and how to reach them.
PowerNorthWestern Energy13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRoslyn water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Roslyn’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 hereDay County AuditorDay County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023
ZIP code5726157261 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 Roslyn.
Natural hazards
The FEMA risk score in Roslyn is lower than in the typical South Dakota or U.S. town
At 18 of 100, Roslyn’s FEMA risk score is against 54 of 100 in South Dakota’s towns and 44 of 100 across U.S. towns.
18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingStrong wind
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Roslyn stands out in South Dakota and nationally, with the median household income lower than most
The median household income in Roslyn is $49,000. Jobs based in Roslyn fell to 46 in 2023, 25 fewer than in 2013. 15% of residents live below the poverty line in Roslyn.
2%work in town
| Roslyn | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.2% | 29% | 8% |
| Median household income | $49,000 | $72,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Roslyn2%
Webster24%
Aberdeen16%
Bristol9%
Webster Township4%
18 mi
median commute distance
46
jobs based in Roslyn
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Roslyn has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Roslyn has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Roslyn’s July high is 80°F.
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter5–23°
Spring31–52°
Summer57–78°
Fall34–55°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Roslyn is
Roslyn beats the South Dakota average on 6 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 45% of Roslyn adults have high blood pressure. Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who binge drink than Roslyn.
| Roslyn | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 10% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 19% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 17% |
26 measures vs. South Dakota
6 better11 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Roslyn | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.4% | 18.8% |
| Fewer adults in frequent mental distress | 12.3% | 15.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 12.6% | 6.8% |
Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah
11 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Roslyn
16pages on Roslyn
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Roslyn; the nearest are
Sisseton Wahpeton CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Sisseton21.4 mi$4,330 in-state tuitionLake Area Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Watertown45.4 mi$6,718 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Roslyn residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Roslyn for work
Where Roslyn’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
46jobs based in Roslyn
2%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Roslyn
Town in South Dakota, United States
Roslyn is a town in northern Day County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 181 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,864 ft
- ZIP code
- 57261
- Area code
- 605
Questions about Roslyn
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Roslyn, SD a good place to live?
Roslyn has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.