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Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1, South Dakota

Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 is a unified school district in Union County and Lincoln County, South Dakota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 2,458 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 193 sq mi (500 km²) of land.

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Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 in South Dakota
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Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,458 ± 327
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Union County72% of the district’s landLincoln County29% of the district’s land
Land area
193 sq mi (500 km²)
Median household income
$76,620 ± $9,383
Median home value
$189,800 ± $20,485
Water area
0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²)
State
South Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
4600028
Coordinates (central point)
43.026162, -96.601608
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1, largest first

  1. Alcester (city)989 people
  2. Hudson (town)382 people
  3. Virginia Township315 people
  4. Big Springs Township237 people
  5. Norway Township164 people
  6. Alcester Township142 people
  7. Eden Township111 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Beresford School District 61-29.7 mi west
  2. West Sioux Community School District, Iowa11 mi east
  3. Rock Valley Community School District, Iowa17 mi northeast
  4. Canton School District 41-117 mi north
  5. Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-721 mi south
  6. Vermillion School District 13-121 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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