Doland’s story
140 years in pictures
1 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1886Doland is settled
DolandSD
A town of 209, settled in 1886. A typical home worth about $162K.
Population
209
residents
Typical home
$162K
+13% in a year
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
56.8
years
Land area
1 sq mi
What makes Doland stand out
The 2 things Doland does most differently from other towns.
Small town
209 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
SpringBelle PlaineRichfieldPrairie CenterDoland
Doland’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →68°
Mostly Cloudy
H 0° · L 57°
Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Doland. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Doland home is worth about $162K
The typical Doland home is worth about $162,000, up 13% in a year, 50% below the South Dakota typical home.
$162KZillow home value
Typical home value
Doland$162K
South Dakota$322K
+13%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Doland’s public schools outperform 71% of South Dakota districts
The public schools Doland’s kids attend outperform 71% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doland Elementary - 03 | PK–6 | 63 | B+ |
| Doland Jr. High - 02 | 7–8 | 15 | Not graded |
| Doland High School - 01 | 9–12 | 21 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within SD on state testsAll 3 schools →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHail
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Doland has cold winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter7–26°
Spring33–55°
Summer58–82°
Fall35–58°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Doland is
Doland beats the South Dakota average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
0 better24 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Doland | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.3% | 12.7% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 64.6% | 69.2% |
Community Memorial Hospital
20.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
About Doland
City in the United States
Doland is a city in eastern Spink County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 199 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1886
- Population
- 199
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,352 ft
- ZIP code
- 57436