Hecla, South Dakota
Hecla: township in Brown County, South Dakota
About
Hecla is a township located in the county of Brown in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 45. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 52 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Hecla
| Population | 52 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| County | Brown County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.8830,-98.1521 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:56:06 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 57446 |
| Population growth | 13.46% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Hecla is located at 45°52'59"N 98°9'7"W (45.8830200, -98.1520500).
Hecla map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 13 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Hecla increased by 13.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45 | - | census |
| 2011 | 49 | 8.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 51 | 3.92% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 51 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 51 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 50 | -2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 51 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 51 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 52 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 52 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 52 | 0% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hecla, SD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200484 | Trinity Bible College and Graduate School | Ellendale (ND) | 58436-7105 |
Closest post offices linked to Hecla.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hecla Post Office | Hecla (SD) | 57446 |
Other cities in Brown County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brown County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 930 | City in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States |
| Bath | 747 | Unincorporated community in South Dakota |
| Warner | 593 | Town in Brown County, South Dakota, United States |
| Ordway | 295 | Township in Brown County, South Dakota |
| Claremont | 122 | Town in Brown County, South Dakota, United States |
| Groton | 121 | City in Brown County, South Dakota, United States |
| Columbia | 108 | City in Brown County, South Dakota, United States |
| Westport | 107 | Town in Brown County, South Dakota, United States |
| Putney | 104 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Stratford | 74 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Frederick | 61 | Town in Brown County, South Dakota, United States |
| Verdon | 5 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |