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Wolsey, South Dakota
Town · Population 461 · #124 in South Dakota
About Wolsey
Set in the central part of South Dakota, Wolsey is a tiny community with an estimated population of 461.
Officially, Wolsey is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.27 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 203 residents per square mile.
📰 Wolsey News Today
- Wolsey, SD Air Quality & Pollen Weather Underground · Aug 16
- Brian Neuharth Obituary May 30, 2026 Welter Funeral Home · May 30
- U.S. Highway 281 from Wolsey to Redfield SD.gov · Mar 5
- Wolsey-Wessington Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 9
- Lana Moeller Obituary (2026) - Wolsey, SD - Reck Funeral Home - Miller Legacy obituary · Apr 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Wolsey Unique
- The only place in America named Wolsey — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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 Wolsey
- Norwegian Slough State Public Shooting Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Wolsey
- Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
- Wolsey Wessington High School - 01
- Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeTown
Population (2024)461
Rank in state#124 of 310
Land area2.27 sq mi
Density203/sq mi
Coordinates44.4108, -98.4739