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Faulkton

A city of 826 people in South Dakota
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Conserved land0.5%3 of 644 acres
Trails0.1 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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Gov. Frank M. Byrne House

Gov. Frank M. Byrne House

Built 1898 · on the Register since 1992

The Gov. Frank M. Byrne House in Faulkton, South Dakota was built in about 1898 and was remodeled in 1904 and 1917. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

6 on the National Register · #26 in SDHistoric places →
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About Faulkton

City in South Dakota, United States
826Population
1 sq miArea
1,581 ftElevation

Faulkton is a city in and county seat of Faulk County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 826 at the 2020 census. The city's nickname is "The Carousel City".

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From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code57438
Area code605
Living in Faulkton

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About one in 4 of Faulkton’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Aberdeen (8%), Redfield (5%) and Sioux Falls (5%). Half commute less than 33 miles.

Aberdeen
8%
Redfield
5%
Sioux Falls
5%
Tamworth
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Faulkton →

Health in Faulkton

Compared with South Dakota

4better than SD·13worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 9 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Faulkton Area Medical CenterFaulkton · 0.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - HighmoreHighmore · 38.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Faulkton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Faulkton →

Natural hazards in Faulkton

37
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Faulkton →

Climate in Faulkton

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Faulkton has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 8°Winter
55° / 32°Spring
82° / 57°Summer
58° / 34°Fall
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School Grade A

The public schools Faulkton’s kids attend outperform 92% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictFaulkton Area Schools 24-4Schools3

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Nearest: Faulk County LibraryFaulkton · 0.5 miles · 44 hrs a week
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