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Colton, South Dakota
City · Population 688 · #89 in South Dakota
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About Colton
Set in the eastern part of South Dakota, Colton is a tiny community counting 688 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Colton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.7 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 983 residents per square mile.
📰 Colton News Today
- Colton, S.D.: Like a Local Dakota News Now · Feb 27
- Thomas & Sandrau Swier Minnehaha Funeral Home & Cremation Services · Jul 25
- Daniel "Dan" Baumberger Obituary (2026) - Colton, SD - Kahler-Brende Funeral Home - Dell Rapids Legacy obituary · Aug 3
- The ‘principled’ stand that almost cost taxpayers an $87 million return on their investment South Dakota Searchlight · May 16
- Karl Olav Gregg Obituary Apr 13, 2026 Minnehaha Funeral Home & Cremation Services · Apr 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Colton Unique
- Positioned in eastern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Colton
- Tjz Bar and Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Colton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Colton
- Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02
- Tri-Valley High School - 01
- Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)688
Rank in state#89 of 310
Land area0.7 sq mi
Density983/sq mi
Coordinates43.7875, -96.9286