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Ree Heights, South Dakota
Town · Population 55 · #267 in South Dakota
About Ree Heights
Set in the central part of South Dakota, Ree Heights is a tiny community counting 55 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Ree Heights is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.3 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 183 residents per square mile.
📰 Ree Heights News Today
- PHOTOS: Severe storms tear through central and northeastern South Dakota dakotanewsnow.com · Jun 29
- Why a 131-mph wind gust in South Dakota caught my attention The Washington Post · Jun 29
- 131mph wind gusts reported near Highmore and Holabird; 112mph gust reported near Joe Creek Recreation Area DRGNews · Jun 29
- South Dakota blasted by 131 mph wind gust, likely top 15 thunderstorm gust recorded in U.S. history FOX Weather · Jun 30
- 13-Year-Old South Dakota Rancher Sets Record With $320,000 Steer Named Boots cowboystatedaily.com · Jan 31
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ree Heights Unique
- The only place in America named Ree Heights — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- With 55 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.
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 12 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ree Heights
- Lake Louise Recreation Area reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeTown
Population (2024)55
Rank in state#267 of 310
Land area0.3 sq mi
Density183/sq mi
Coordinates44.5158, -99.2005