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Central City, South Dakota

City · Population 108 · #218 in South Dakota
Central City, South Dakota

Central City is a city in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 93 at the 2020 census..

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About Central City

Central City, SD is a tiny community located in western South Dakota, home to 108 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Central City is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.15 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 720 residents per square mile.

📰 Central City News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Central City Unique

  • One of 7 places in the US named Central City — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
  • One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.15 sq mi.
  • Positioned in western South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Central City

  • Latchstring Restaurant — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Broken Boot Gold Mine · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Central City

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)108
Rank in state#218 of 310
Land area0.15 sq mi
Density720/sq mi
Coordinates44.3686, -103.7703

🗺️ Map of Central City