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Ethan

A town of 365 people in South Dakota
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Town in South Dakota, United States
365Population
0.2 sq miArea
1,342 ftElevation

Ethan is a town in Davison County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Mitchell, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 365 at the 2020 census. Ethan is located 10 miles south of Mitchell.

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ZIP code57334
Area code605
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$306K▲ 5.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Ethan home is worth about $306,000, up 5.3% in a year, close to the South Dakota typical home.

Only 1 sale in February 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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1worse than SD

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Avera Queen of PeaceMitchell · 11.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - MitchellMitchell · 10.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
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School Grade A+

The public schools Ethan’s kids attend outperform 97% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictEthan School District 17-1Schools3

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within SD. Ratings are from neighbors.

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