Norris, South Dakota

About Norris

Norris is a small unincorporated community in southwestern South Dakota.

Officially, Norris is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.83 square miles.

📰 Norris News Today

• ‘We can do it’: A rural school near two Native American reservations nearly doubles its attendance South Dakota Searchlight · Dec 26
• Educating future teachers on Oceti Sakowin history and culture South Dakota State University · Dec 3
• Jeanne Merchen KBHB Radio · Jul 9
• District 29 Democratic-NPL announces John Kelly and Diane Norris running for ND Senate, House Jamestown Sun · Mar 23
• Callison: Kathleen Norris: S.D. to Hawaii, Phil Jackson Argus Leader · Jun 24

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Norris Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Norris — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in southwestern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 18 miles.

🏫 Schools in Norris

• Norris Elementary - 08

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

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