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About Burbank
Burbank is a small unincorporated community in southeastern South Dakota.
Officially, Burbank is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.31 square miles.
📰 Burbank News Today
- Mark A. Hawley Obituary Jun 20, 2026 Hansen Funeral Home | Vermillion SD · Jun 20
- Over 80 firefighters called in for wildfire in Burbank, SD KTIV · May 4
- The great Grain Bin Mansion KELOLAND.com · Jul 5
- Richard George Black Obituary (2026) - Burbank, SD - Grondin Funeral Home - Rochester Legacy obituary · Jul 27
- SNAP soda ban headed to desk of South Dakota governor, who’s concerned about costs southdakotasearchlight.com · Feb 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Burbank Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Burbank — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southeastern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Burbank
- Caribou Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- Pizza Hut — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.31 sq mi
Coordinates42.7461, -96.8327