ScotlandSouth Dakota
Scotland is a city in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States. Its population was 785 at the 2020 census..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Scotland
Set in the southern part of South Dakota, Scotland is a tiny community, home to 786 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Scotland holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.9 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 873 residents per square mile.
What Makes Scotland Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Scotland — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Scotland
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Scotland
- Dawson Colony School - 20
- Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04
- Scotland Elementary - 02
- Scotland High School - 01
- Scotland Middle School - 05
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Landmann Jungman Memorial Hospital Corporation · 24/7 ER · Rural Emergency Hospital
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.