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Herreid, South Dakota
City · Population 405 · #133 in South Dakota
About Herreid
Herreid, SD is a tiny community located in northern South Dakota, home to 405 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Herreid is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.44 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 281 residents per square mile.
📰 Herreid News Today
- Housing jumpstarts revitalization of Herreid, SD, population 400 AP News · Mar 23
- Housing Jumpstarts Revitalization Of Herreid, Population 400 Aberdeen Insider · Mar 30
- Eugene "Beno" Peter Weisbeck Obituary Mar 30, 2026 Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home · Mar 30
- Bernice Mae Pudwill Obituary (2026) - Herreid, SD - Kesling Funeral Home - Mobridge Legacy obituary · Feb 19
- Herreid/Selby High School (SD) Basketball MaxPreps · Mar 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Herreid Unique
- The only place in America named Herreid — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern 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 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Herreid
- Pebble Drive In
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Herreid
- Herreid Elementary - 02
- Herreid High School - 01
- Herreid Middle School - 03
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)405
Rank in state#133 of 310
Land area1.44 sq mi
Density281/sq mi
Coordinates45.8378, -100.0747