Ferney, South Dakota

About Ferney

Set in the northern part of South Dakota, Ferney is a small unincorporated community.

Officially, Ferney is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1 square miles.

📰 Ferney News Today

• Shirley Ness-Syhre Aberdeen Insider · Jun 9
• Donna Bahr Obituary Jan 9, 2026 Eidsness Funeral and Cremation Services · Jan 9
• George DeBow Obituary Dec 24, 2013 brenny.com · Dec 24
• Obituary information for Winfred "Wyn" Bahr Gunderson Funeral Home · Jul 24
• Richard "Rick" Zephier Obituary Jun 25, 2024 Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory · Jun 25

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Ferney Unique

• The only place in America named Ferney — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in northern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

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.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Ferney

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