Athol, South Dakota

Athol: human settlement in Spink County, South Dakota, United States of America

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Athol is a city located in the county of Spink in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 65. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 63 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Athol

Population 63 (2020)
Country United States of America
State South Dakota (United States)
County Spink County
Latitude & Longitude 45.0089,-98.5965
Altitude 1,296 feet / 395 meters
Time Zone UTC−06:00
Local time 03:12:42 (23rd April 2026)
Population growth -3.17% (2010-2020)
Weather 73℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather

Geography

Athol is located at 45°0'32"N 98°35'47"W (45.0088600, -98.5964900).

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Weather

73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
22 to 32 mph SSW Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Athol decreased by 3.17% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 65 - census
2011 66 1.52% estimation process
2012 70 5.71% estimation process
2013 68 -2.94% estimation process
2014 68 0% estimation process
2015 67 -1.49% estimation process
2016 66 -1.52% estimation process
2017 67 1.49% estimation process
2018 67 0% estimation process
2019 66 -1.52% estimation process
2020 63 -4.76% estimation process
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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Athol, SD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
219259 Northern State University Aberdeen (SD) 57401-7198

Closest post offices linked to Athol.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Ashton Post Office Ashton (SD) 57424

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Athol, Massachusetts town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 11,698 people.
  • Athol, Idaho city in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States with a population of 792 people.
  • Athol, Kansas human settlement in Smith County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 40 people.

Other cities in Spink County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Spink County , SD.

City Name Population Title
Redfield 431 City and county seat of Spink County, South Dakota
Northville 192 Township in Spink County, South Dakota
Doland 179 City in Spink County, South Dakota, United States
Mellette 130 Township in Spink County, South Dakota
Ashton 122 City in Spink County, South Dakota, United States
Brentford 79 Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Crandon 73 Township in Spink County, South Dakota
Tulare 49 Town in Spink County, South Dakota, United States
Frankfort 39 City in South Dakota, United States
Conde 27 City in Spink County, South Dakota, United States
Turton 26 Township in Spink County, South Dakota