A town of 1,161. Public schools that outperform most of South Dakota.
The 2 things Platte does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Platte. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Platte’s kids attend outperform 90% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 | K–5 | 230 | A+ |
| Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 | 6–8 | 94 | B |
| Platte - Geddes High School - 01 | 9–12 | 132 | C |
Platte has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Platte beats the South Dakota average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
| What stands out | Platte | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 75.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12% | 9.2% |
About one in 3 of Platte’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Platte (12%), Sioux Falls (5%) and Forbes (3%). Half commute less than 5 miles.
Platte's reported crime rate is well below South Dakota's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2025.
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. American Legion Field Park | — | 14 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
2 places in Platte on the National Register of Historic Places.
9 notable people were born in Platte.
City in South Dakota, United States
Platte is a city in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,311 at the 2022 census. The community is named after the Platte Creek, a tributary of the Missouri River reservoir Lake Francis Case. Platte is located 15 miles east of Lake Francis Case on the Missouri River.
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