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

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The current estimated population of Armour is 650, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its agricultural base and small-town charm in southeastern South Dakota.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1886
  • County: Douglas County
  • Land area: 0.6 square miles
  • Population density: 1,083 people per square mile
  • Area code: 605
  • Zip code: 57313

Geography and Location

Armour is located in southeastern South Dakota, within Douglas County, about 80 miles southwest of Sioux Falls. The town is surrounded by rolling farmland, with agriculture playing a key role in the local economy. Corn, soybeans, and livestock are the primary agricultural products in the area. Armour experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers. The town is accessible via U.S. Highway 281, which connects it to nearby towns and cities. Armour’s small size and agricultural setting create a close-knit, rural community where farming and small businesses are central to daily life. The town’s peaceful atmosphere and strong community ties make it an appealing location for families and retirees seeking a slower-paced lifestyle in rural South Dakota.

Demographics

Median resident age: 47.6 years
Median household income: $28,438
Median house value: $37,500

Population by Race

Races in Armour:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.7%)
  • American Indian (1.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (45.4%), Dutch (14.1%), Irish (9.8%), English (6.1%), Czech (6.0%), Norwegian (4.7%).

Elevation: 1523 feet

Land area: 0.9 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Armour

  • High school or higher: 69.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 17.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 11.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Armour city

  • Never married: 15.3%
  • Now married: 65.1%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 10.7%
  • Divorced: 7.9%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -74 (-8.6%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Armour:

  • DOUGLAS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-CAH (708 8TH ST)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Armour:

  • WAGNER COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-CAH (about 20 miles; WAGNER, SD)
  • AVERA ST BENEDICT HEALTH CENTER (about 29 miles; PARKSTON, SD)
  • AVERA QUEEN OF PEACE (about 35 miles; MITCHELL, SD)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Armour:

  • CHAN GURNEY MUNI (about 73 miles; YANKTON, SD; Abbreviation: YKN)
  • HURON REGIONAL (about 74 miles; HURON, SD; Abbreviation: HON)
  • KARL STEFAN MEMORIAL (about 112 miles; NORFOLK, NE; Abbreviation: OFK)

Other public-use airports nearest to Armour:

  • CORSICA MUNI (about 9 miles; CORSICA, SD; Abbreviation: D65)
  • LAKE ANDES MUNI (about 19 miles; LAKE ANDES, SD; Abbreviation: 8D8)
  • WAGNER MUNI (about 20 miles; WAGNER, SD; Abbreviation: AGZ)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Armour:

  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 103 miles; VERMILLION, SD; Full-time enrollment: 6,014)
  • NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 110 miles; NORFOLK, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,732)
  • WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 119 miles; WAYNE, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,026)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 130 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; Full-time enrollment: 7,353)
  • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 149 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,356)
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 155 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,639)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 169 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,730)

Schools

Public high school in Armour:

  • ARMOUR HI SCH (Students: 86; Location: 604 3RD ST; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Armour:

  • ARMOUR ELEM (Students: 62; Location: 905 DOBSON; Grades: KG – 04)
  • ARMOUR MIDDLE SCH (Students: 57; Location: 905 DOBSON; Grades: 05 – 08)

Libraries

Library in Armour:

  • ARMOUR-CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $14,655; Location: 915 MAIN ST; 30 books; 5 audio materials; 80 video materials; 35 serial subscriptions)

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