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Artesian

A town of 129 people in South Dakota
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About Artesian

Town in South Dakota, United States
129Population
0.6 sq miArea
1,319 ftElevation

Artesian is a town in Sanborn County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 129 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code57314
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Most working residents leave Artesian for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Woonsocket (19%), Mitchell (17%) and Sioux Falls (9%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Woonsocket
19%
Mitchell
17%
Sioux Falls
9%
Alpena
7%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Artesian →

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1worse than SD

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Avera Queen of PeaceMitchell · 20.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - WoonsocketWoonsocket · 17.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Artesian · CMS · HRSAHealth in Artesian →

Natural hazards in Artesian

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Artesian →

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Artesian has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

29° / 10°Winter
57° / 34°Spring
83° / 59°Summer
60° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Woonsocket Community LibraryWoonsocket · 17.9 miles · 30 hrs a week
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