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Hosmer, South Dakota
City · Population 159 · #190 in South Dakota
About Hosmer
Hosmer is a tiny community in northern South Dakota, home to 159 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Hosmer holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.99 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 161 residents per square mile.
📰 Hosmer News Today
- Esther Ottenbacher Aberdeen Insider · Jun 9
- Janice Lee Aman Obituary Nov 15, 2025 Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory · Nov 15
- Marco de Lange Obituary (2025) - Bowdle, SD - Lien Funeral Home - Bowdle Legacy obituary · Nov 8
- Leonard Leo Lipp Obituary May 2, 2026 Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory · May 2
- Meet the South Dakota Bankers With Hearts for Conservation and Community Successful Farming · May 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hosmer Unique
- The only place in America named Hosmer — 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hosmer
- Hosmer State Public Shooting Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hosmer
- Boulder Colony School - 06
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)159
Rank in state#190 of 310
Land area0.99 sq mi
Density161/sq mi
Coordinates45.5788, -99.4736