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Dakota Valley School District 61-8, South Dakota

Dakota Valley School District 61-8 is a unified school district in Union County, South Dakota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 8,312 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 27.3 sq mi (70.6 km²) of land.

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Dakota Valley School District 61-8 in South Dakota
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
8,312 ± 227
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Union County
Land area
27.3 sq mi (70.6 km²)
Median household income
$94,419 ± $9,754
Median home value
$431,400 ± $32,573
Water area
2.22 sq mi (5.75 km²)
State
South Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
4636990
Coordinates (central point)
42.528901, -96.526046
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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 Dakota Valley School District 61-8, largest first

  1. Big Sioux Township4,917 people
  2. Dakota Dunes (CDP)3,936 people
  3. North Sioux City (city)3,045 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. South Sioux City Community Schools, Nebraska6.2 mi southeast
  2. Sioux City Community School District, Iowa7.0 mi east
  3. Ponca Public Schools, Nebraska9.5 mi west
  4. Homer Community Schools, Nebraska12 mi south
  5. Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-715 mi northwest
  6. Akron-Westfield Community School District, Iowa17 mi north

These share a boundary with Dakota Valley School District 61-8. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Dakota Valley School District 61-8 before you rely on it.

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