Davis, South Dakota

About Davis

Set in the southeastern part of South Dakota, Davis is a tiny community counting 55 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Davis is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.43 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 128 residents per square mile.

📰 Davis News Today

• UC Davis vs. North Dakota State (Dec 3, 2026) Live Score ESPN · Aug 15
• Democratic Secretary Of State Candidate Terence Davis Introduces Himself To Local Voters Aberdeen Insider · Aug 13
• Tour dates announced for author of 2026 One Book South Dakota South Dakota Searchlight · May 28
• Obituary | Linda Louise Davis of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Miller Funeral Home · May 5
• UC DAVIS DEFEATS JACKS IN ECAC FINAL South Dakota State University Athletics · Mar 28

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Davis Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Davis — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
• With 55 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
• 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 8 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Davis

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