Leola, South Dakota

About Leola

Set in the northern part of South Dakota, Leola is a tiny community, home to 406 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Leola is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.74 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 549 residents per square mile.

📰 Leola News Today

• Joan Dee Pudwill Obituary (2026) - Leola, SD - Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory Legacy obituary · Jul 5
• As Much As 7 Inches Of Rain Cause Flooding In And Around Leola Aberdeen Insider · Jun 1
• Leola Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jul 11
• Committee-endorsed plan would use some state revenue growth to reduce property taxes South Dakota Searchlight · Feb 20
• Port: What the history of the Powerline War can tell us about North Dakota's future InForum · May 14

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What Makes Leola Unique

• 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

• 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 10 miles.

🏫 Schools in Leola

• Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05
• Leola Alternative School - 07
• Leola Elementary - 02
• Leola High School - 01
• Leola Jr. High - 03
• Rosette Colony Elementary - 03

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

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