Moody County, South Dakota

Moody County: county in South Dakota, United States of America

About

Moody County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,486 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,525 inhabitants. Its county seat is Flandreau. The county was created 153 years ago in 1872.

Moody County locator map
Location of Moody County on South Dakota map.

County Snapshot

Moody County at a glance

Moody County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Mapped populated places

6

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Quick Facts about Moody County

Population 6,525 (2020)
Country United States of America
State South Dakota (United States)
Area 1350 km2
Water as percent of area 0.3%
Land as percent of area 99.7%
Latitude & Longitude 44.0220,-96.6709
Named for Gideon C. Moody
Altitude 1,650 feet / 503 meters
Capital Flandreau
Establishment January 01, 1873
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 11:05:11 (15th April 2026)
Density 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 0.6% (2010-2020)
Weather 70℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
Map of South Dakota highlighting Moody County locator map image
Map of South Dakota highlighting Moody County locator map image

Geography

Moody County is located at 44°1'19"N 96°40'15"W (44.0220100, -96.6709200). It has 5 neighbors: Pipestone County, Rock County, Brookings County, Lake County and Minnehaha County.

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The largest city of Moody County is Flandreau with a population of 389. Other cities include, Trent population 226, Colman population 213, Egan population 206 and Ward population 70. See all Moody County cities & populated places.

Moody County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Moody County.

City Name Population Title
Flandreau 389 City in South Dakota, United States of America
Trent 226 Human settlement in Moody County, South Dakota, United States of America
Colman 213 City in Moody County, South Dakota, United States
Egan 206 Human settlement in Moody County, South Dakota, United States of America
Ward 70 Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Lone Tree 13 Township in Perkins County, South Dakota

Weather

70°F
Chance Rain Showers
10 to 15 mph W Wednesday

A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Moody County

Official Website
  • Flandreau

Demographics

The population of Moody County increased by 0.6% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 6,486 - census
2011 6,499 0.2% estimation process
2012 6,492 -0.11% estimation process
2013 6,451 -0.64% estimation process
2014 6,435 -0.25% estimation process
2015 6,453 0.28% estimation process
2016 6,508 0.85% estimation process
2017 6,494 -0.22% estimation process
2018 6,502 0.12% estimation process
2019 6,576 1.13% estimation process
2020 6,525 -0.78% estimation process
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