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McLaughlin, South Dakota
City · Population 541 · #110 in South Dakota
About McLaughlin
McLaughlin is a tiny community in northwestern South Dakota with an estimated population of 541.
McLaughlin holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.4 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,353 residents per square mile.
📰 McLaughlin News Today
- McLaughlin High School (SD) Football MaxPreps · Aug 10
- Walthill vs McLaughlin Football - Sep 19, 2026 Sports Illustrated · Aug 11
- Janice McLaughlin Obituary May 16, 2026 Amundson Funeral and Cremation Service · May 16
- Richard L. McLaughlin KBHB Radio · Mar 19
- Patrick J. Diver Jr Obituary (2026) - McLaughlin, SD - Luce Funeral Home - Gettysburg Legacy obituary · Jul 8
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What Makes McLaughlin Unique
- The only place in America named McLaughlin — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.
🏫 Schools in McLaughlin
- McLaughlin Elementary - 02
- McLaughlin High School - 01
- McLaughlin Middle School - 03
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)541
Rank in state#110 of 310
Land area0.4 sq mi
Density1,353/sq mi
Coordinates45.8133, -100.8107