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Dell Rapids, South Dakota
City · Population 3,825 · #19 in South Dakota
About Dell Rapids
Dell Rapids, SD is a small town located in eastern South Dakota with an estimated population of 3,825.
Officially, Dell Rapids is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,700 residents per square mile.
📰 Dell Rapids News Today
- Steve Ahrendt Obituary Aug 1, 2026 Hartquist Funeral & Cremation Services · Aug 1
- Scouting Sioux Metro: Dell Rapids lands $8M-$10M livestock nutrition plant The Dakota Scout · Aug 14
- DELL RAPIDS ST. MARY CARDINALS Pierre Capital Journal · Aug 12
- Two teams staying alive: Dakota Valley and Dell Rapids advance in the Class B Legion Baseball Tournament dakotanewsnow.com · Aug 2
- South Dakota state senator facing election-related criminal charges ends his reelection campaign South Dakota Searchlight · Jul 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dell Rapids Unique
- A top-25 city in South Dakota by population (#19 of 310 incorporated places).
- The only place in America named Dell Rapids — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern 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 11 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Dell Rapids
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Dell Rapids
- The Meeting Nook — bubble tea (café)
- Pizza Ranch — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dell Rapids
- Brown Memorial Park reviews ★
- Dell Rapids City Park reviews ★
- Dells of the Sioux Recreation Area reviews ★
- Historic Dam Site Park reviews ★
- Lions Park reviews ★
- Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Dell Rapids
- Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
- Dell Rapids High School - 01
- Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Avera Dells Area Hospital - Cah · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Tom Earley
Population (2024)3,825
Rank in state#19 of 310
Land area2.25 sq mi
Density1,700/sq mi
Coordinates43.8248, -96.7146