1910 · Winter scene · Library of Congress
Britton’s story
142 years in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 3 places on the National Register.
- 1884Britton is settled
- 1910Winter scene
BrittonSD
A town of 988, settled in 1884. A typical home worth about $220K.
Population
988
−2.1% since 2010
Typical home
$220K
+7.1% in a year
Household income
$63K
median
Median age
43.9
years
Jobs based here
621
Balanced
What makes Britton stand out
The 3 things Britton does most differently from other towns.
Small town
988 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Britton’s report card
Now in Britton
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Residents weigh in
Live in Britton? Is a C for its schools right?
Your answer becomes a post in Britton’s Town Square.
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Weather
Forecast →72°
Mostly Cloudy
H 0° · L 46°
Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Britton. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.
22risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingHail
1
paid flood claims since 2011
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
A typical Britton home is worth about $220K
The typical Britton home is worth about $220,000, up 7.1% in a year, 32% below the South Dakota typical home.
$220KZillow home value
Typical home value
Britton$220K
South Dakota$322K
+7.1%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Britton’s public schools outperform 31% of South Dakota districts
The public schools Britton’s kids attend trail 69% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02 | K–5 | 166 | B |
| Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 | 6–8 | 97 | C+ |
| Britton-Hecla High School - 01 | 9–12 | 127 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within SD on state testsAll 3 schools →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Britton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
45″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter5–23°
Spring32–53°
Summer57–80°
Fall34–56°
Sep 26
typical first frost
May 13
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in four working residents works right in Britton
About one in 4 of Britton’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Miller (11%), Veblen (6%) and Sisseton (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
25%work in town
Where working residents work
In Britton25%
Miller11%
Veblen6%
Sisseton6%
Aberdeen5%
14 mi
median commute distance
621
jobs based in Britton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
How healthy Britton is
Britton beats the South Dakota average on 4 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
4 better19 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Britton | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 70.9% | 65.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.6% | 9.2% |
Marshall County Healthcare Center - Cah
0.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Landmarks
3 places in Britton on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Britton
6 notable people were born in Britton.
About Britton
City in South Dakota, United States
Britton is a city in and the county seat of Marshall County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,215 at the 2020 census. A weekly newspaper, the Britton Journal, is published in Britton.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1884
- Population
- 1,215
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,358 ft
- ZIP code
- 57430
- Area code
- 605
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