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Trent, South Dakota
Town · Population 237 · #165 in South Dakota
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About Trent
Trent, SD is a tiny community located in eastern South Dakota counting 237 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Trent is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.04 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 228 residents per square mile.
📰 Trent News Today
- Obituary | Shirley Mae Laird of Sioux Falls, South Dakota - George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory · Mar 14
- Trent Hudgens ESPN · Jan 7
- David W. Schlueter Obituary (2026) - Trent, SD - Minnehaha Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Dell Rapids Legacy obituary · Jul 29
- Trent Fuoss Obituary Nov 30, 2025 Jurrens Funeral Homes · Nov 30
- Trent Fraley Named Rimington Award Winner gobison.com · Jan 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Trent Unique
- Positioned in eastern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeTown
Population (2024)237
Rank in state#165 of 310
Land area1.04 sq mi
Density228/sq mi
Coordinates43.9063, -96.6578