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Castlewood School District 28-1, South Dakota

Castlewood School District 28-1 is a unified school district in Hamlin County, South Dakota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,486 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 128 sq mi (332 km²) of land.

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Castlewood School District 28-1 in South Dakota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,486 ± 170
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Hamlin County
Land area
128 sq mi (332 km²)
Median household income
$92,462 ± $4,273
Median home value
$237,900 ± $23,411
Water area
2.21 sq mi (5.73 km²)
State
South Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
4611280
Coordinates (central point)
44.729581, -97.019965
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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 Castlewood School District 28-1, largest first

  1. Castlewood (city)804 people
  2. Hamlin Township291 people
  3. Castlewood Township193 people
  4. Florence Township139 people
  5. Dempster Township95 people
  6. Claremont Colony (CDP)0 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. Estelline School District 28-212 mi southeast
  2. Hamlin School District 28-316 mi west
  3. Watertown School District 14-416 mi northwest
  4. Deuel School District 19-418 mi east
  5. Waverly School District 14-523 mi north

These share a boundary with Castlewood School District 28-1. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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