Merritt, South Dakota
Merritt: Positioned within the Black Hills National Forest of Lawrence County, this unincorporated community sits at an elevation of 5,105 feet.
About
Merritt is a city located in the county of Lawrence in the U.S. state of South Dakota.
Quick Facts about Merritt
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| County | Lawrence County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.1408,-103.5685 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 05:03:12 (8th November 2026) |
| Weather | 34℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Merritt is located at 44°8'27"N 103°34'7"W (44.1408200, -103.5685300).
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Weather
34°F
Mostly Clear
5 mph W
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Merritt, SD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219037 | The Salon Professional Academy | Rapid City (SD) | 57701 |
| 219125 | Headlines Academy Inc | Rapid City (SD) | 57701 |
| 219204 | National American University-Rapid City | Rapid City (SD) | 57701-2823 |
Closest post offices linked to Merritt.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Nem Post Office | Nemo (SD) | 57759 |
Other cities in Lawrence County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lawrence County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spearfish | 11,900 | City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States |
| Lead | 2,947 | City in South Dakota, United States of America |
| North Spearfish | 2,285 | Census-designated place in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States |
| Deadwood | 1,294 | City in and county seat of Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States |