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Alpena, South Dakota
Town · Population 217 · #171 in South Dakota
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About Alpena
Set in the central part of South Dakota, Alpena is a tiny community, home to 217 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Alpena is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.63 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 133 residents per square mile.
📰 Alpena News Today
- Karen Kelsey Obituary (2026) - Huron, SD - Kuhler Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Jun 7
- Leland ‘Wendell’ Ames, 98 The Dakota Scout · May 20
- Leroy Neuharth Obituary Sep 10, 2025 Welter Funeral Home · Jan 23
- Made in South Dakota: Jack Link's in Alpena Dakota News Now · May 17
- Rhoden sees more signs of successful South Dakota business in Alpena Mitchell Republic · May 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Alpena Unique
- Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Alpena
- Red Hog Saloon
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeTown
Population (2024)217
Rank in state#171 of 310
Land area1.63 sq mi
Density133/sq mi
Coordinates44.1834, -98.3684