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Arlington, South Dakota Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Arlington, South Dakota, is 891, with approximately 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and rural nature.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1880
  • County Affiliated: Kingsbury and Brookings Counties
  • Land Area: 1.3 square miles
  • Population Density: 685 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 605
  • Zip Codes: 57212

Geography and Location

Arlington, South Dakota, is a small town located in eastern South Dakota, straddling the counties of Kingsbury and Brookings. Arlington sits in the heart of the state’s agricultural region, surrounded by vast fields of corn, soybeans, and wheat. The town experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of the Great Plains. Arlington is situated near Lake Poinsett, providing access to outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The town’s location along U.S. Highway 14 makes it easily accessible to nearby cities, including Brookings and Watertown. Arlington serves as a local hub for the surrounding farming community, offering essential services, schools, and small businesses that cater to the agricultural economy. Its peaceful rural setting, combined with access to natural resources, makes Arlington a quiet and scenic place to live.

Demographics

Median resident age: 43.1 years
Median household income: $34,688
Median house value: $55,800

Population by Race

Races in Arlington:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.5%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)
  • Chinese (0.5%)

Ancestries: German (38.7%), Norwegian (31.9%), Danish (15.5%), Irish (9.8%), English (7.8%), Dutch (5.4%).

Elevation: 1842 feet

Land area: 1.6 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arlington

  • High school or higher: 81.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 17.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arlington city

  • Never married: 16.4%
  • Now married: 59.1%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 16.6%
  • Divorced: 7.1%

0.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +76 (+8.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arlington:

  • BROOKINGS HOSPITAL (about 25 miles; BROOKINGS, SD)
  • MADISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; MADISON, SD)
  • DESMET MEMORIAL HOSP (about 31 miles; DE SMET, SD)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arlington:

  • BROOKINGS MUNI (about 23 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; Abbreviation: BKX)
  • WATERTOWN MUNI (about 37 miles; WATERTOWN, SD; Abbreviation: ATY)
  • JOE FOSS FIELD (about 62 miles; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Abbreviation: FSD)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arlington:

  • ARLINGTON MUNI (about 2 miles; ARLINGTON, SD; Abbreviation: 3A9)
  • LAKE PRESTON MUNI (about 18 miles; LAKE PRESTON, SD; Abbreviation: Y34)
  • MADISON MUNI (about 26 miles; MADISON, SD; Abbreviation: MDS)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arlington:

  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 24 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; Full-time enrollment: 7,353)
  • SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY (about 95 miles; MARSHALL, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,405)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 108 miles; VERMILLION, SD; Full-time enrollment: 6,014)
  • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 121 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,356)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 137 miles; WAHPETON, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,176)
  • WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 148 miles; WAYNE, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,026)
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 149 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,639)

Schools

Public high school in Arlington:

  • ARLINGTON HI SCH (Students: 111; Location: 306 S MAIN; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Arlington:

  • ARLINGTON ELEM (Students: 158; Location: 306 S MAIN; Grades: KG – 06)
  • ARLINGTON JR HI (Students: 55; Location: 306 S MAIN; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • SPRING LAKE COLONY (Students: 21; Location: 21727 452ND AVE.; Grades: KG – 08)

Libraries

Library in Arlington:

  • ARLINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $8,560; Location: 213 S. MAIN STREET; 9,744 books; 35 audio materials; 5 serial subscriptions)

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