Cities in South Dakota

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This page contains a list of cities in South Dakota, and other information about local governments. It was last updated in 2012 following the publishing of data from the 2010 census.

South Dakota allows municipal charter cities and counties. There are 66 total counties in South Dakota. Of those 66:

• Sixty-four are subject to General law
• Two are subject to Charter/Home rule

There are 310 total municipalities in South Dakota. Of those 310, 300 of them are General law municipalities while the remaining 10 are Charter/Home rule cities.

Types of local government

According to a 2022 study from the U.S. Census Bureau, this state's local governments consist of 66 counties, 1,207 cities, towns, and villages, and 487 special districts.

Initiative process availability

See also: Laws governing local ballot measures in South Dakota

All incorporated local governments have mandated initiative and referendum.

Full list of cities

A guide to local ballot initiatives

As of the 2010 Census, there were 310 incorporated cities and towns in South Dakota.

See also

• Laws governing local ballot measures in South Dakota
• South Dakota ballot measures
• Counties in South Dakota