Irene, South Dakota

About Irene

Irene, SD is a tiny community located in southeastern South Dakota with an estimated population of 431.

Officially, Irene is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.26 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,658 residents per square mile.

📰 Irene News Today

• Lyle Charles Hauger Obituary Jul 25, 2026 Wintz and Ray Funeral Home · Jul 25
• Irene Goehring Obituary (2026) - Brookings, SD - Eidsness Funeral and Cremation Services - Brookings Chapel Legacy obituary · Aug 15
• Roger Eugene Nielson Obituary Mar 29, 2026 Hansen Funeral Home | Vermillion SD · Mar 29
• Irene Sophia Hoff Obituary Aug 3, 2026 Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service · Aug 3
• Arango Gómez selected for two leadership programs South Dakota State University · May 27

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Irene Unique

• The only place in America named Irene — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.26 sq mi.
• Positioned in southeastern 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 9 miles.

🏫 Schools in Irene

• Irene - Wakonda High School - 01
• Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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