Lyman County, South Dakota
Lyman County: county in South Dakota, United States.
About
Lyman County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,755 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 3,797 inhabitants. Its county seat is Kennebec. The county was created 153 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Lyman County
| Population | 3,797 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| Area | 4421 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.8958,-99.8474 |
| Altitude | 1,762 feet / 537 meters |
| Capital | Kennebec |
| Establishment | January 01, 1873 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:13:10 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.12% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Lyman County is located at 43°53'45"N 99°50'51"W (43.8958200, -99.8473800). It has 9 neighbors: Jones County, Brule County, Buffalo County, Charles Mix County, Gregory County, Hyde County, Tripp County, Mellette County and Stanley County.
Lyman County map
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Lyman County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lyman County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lyman County
Official Website- Kennebec
Demographics
The population of Lyman County increased by 1.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,755 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,810 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,777 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,848 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,858 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,881 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,900 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,876 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,804 | -1.86% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,781 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,797 | 0.42% | estimation process |
People born in Lyman County (1)
American politician John F. Lindley was born in Lyman County
South Dakota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha County | 196,659 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Sioux Falls | 157,584 | The largest city in South Dakota. |
| Pennington County | 115,926 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Rapid City | 77,503 | The second most populous city in South Dakota. |
| Lincoln County | 63,019 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Brown County | 38,738 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Brookings County | 35,603 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Meade County | 28,588 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Codington County | 28,186 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Lawrence County | 26,221 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Yankton County | 22,742 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Watertown | 22,303 | City in and county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States |
| Davison County | 19,812 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Beadle County | 18,513 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Hughes County | 17,336 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Union County | 16,192 | County in South Dakota, United States |