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Nisland, South Dakota
Town · Population 211 · #173 in South Dakota
About Nisland
Nisland is a tiny community in western South Dakota with an estimated population of 211.
Officially, Nisland is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.27 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 781 residents per square mile.
📰 Nisland News Today
- Jake George Dell, Jr. Obituary Oct 5, 2022 Kinkade Funeral Chapel · Dec 12
- Nisland to host Butte-Lawrence County Fair Black Hills Pioneer · Jul 25
- Rodney Lee Hoffman Obituary (2026) - Nisland, SD - Kline Funeral Chapel Legacy obituary · Jul 16
- Nisland fire burns 20 acres Black Hills Pioneer · Jul 15
- Frances Pauline Parks Obituary Nov 10, 2009 Kinkade Funeral Chapel · Dec 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Nisland Unique
- The only place in America named Nisland — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.27 sq mi.
- Positioned in western South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeTown
Population (2024)211
Rank in state#173 of 310
Land area0.27 sq mi
Density781/sq mi
Coordinates44.6731, -103.5538