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Oelrichs, South Dakota
Town · Population 126 · #210 in South Dakota
About Oelrichs
Oelrichs is a tiny community in southwestern South Dakota with an estimated population of 126.
Officially, Oelrichs is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.36 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 350 residents per square mile.
📰 Oelrichs News Today
- Patti A. Schommer Obituary (2026) - Oelrichs, SD - Chamberlain McColley's Funeral Homes, Inc. - Hot Springs Legacy obituary · May 21
- Business Ownership Brings Family Back to Hometown of Oelrichs Lakota Times · Aug 11
- Lewis Casey Bradshaw III Obituary (2026) - Porcupine, SD - Sioux Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Jun 2
- Car crash kills three young men, injures one in Oelrichs Dakota News Now · Oct 21
- Oelrichs (SD) High School Sports - Football, Basketball, Volleyball, and more MaxPreps · Nov 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Oelrichs Unique
- The only place in America named Oelrichs — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern 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
- 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 16 miles.
🏫 Schools in Oelrichs
- Oelrichs Elementary - 02
- Oelrichs High School - 01
- Oelrichs Jr. High - 03
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeTown
Population (2024)126
Rank in state#210 of 310
Land area0.36 sq mi
Density350/sq mi
Coordinates43.1820, -103.2334