Lane, South Dakota

About Lane

Set in the central part of South Dakota, Lane is a tiny community with an estimated population of 47.

Lane holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.47 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 100 residents per square mile.

📰 Lane News Today

• Wind damage from July 25's storm in Tea, South Dakota, in photos Argus Leader · Jul 30
• Obituary | Kevin Lane Benson of Ft. Collins, Colorado - George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory · Apr 25
• Republican candidates face off for District 2 House seats KELOLAND.com · May 19
• Alta Irene Wade Obituary Sep 23, 2025 Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home · Jan 27
• Lane, Stickney festivals continue to grow Mitchell Republic · Jun 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lane Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Lane — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
• With 47 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
• 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 9 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lane

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