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Hamlin School District 28-3, South Dakota

Hamlin School District 28-3 is a unified school district in 4 counties, South Dakota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,702 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 336 sq mi (870 km²) of land.

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Hamlin School District 28-3 in South Dakota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,702 ± 240
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Hamlin County89% of the district’s landClark County6% of the district’s landCodington County3% of the district’s landKingsbury County2% of the district’s land
Land area
336 sq mi (870 km²)
Median household income
$86,786 ± $3,711
Median home value
$217,700 ± $26,148
Water area
20.1 sq mi (52.1 km²)
State
South Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
4630800
Coordinates (central point)
44.652916, -97.320229
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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 Hamlin School District 28-3, largest first

  1. Lake Norden (city)889 people
  2. Bryant (city)727 people
  3. Hayti (town)444 people
  4. Norden Township390 people
  5. Lake Poinsett (CDP)348 people
  6. Cleveland Township298 people
  7. Garfield Township199 people
  8. Hazel (town)199 people
  9. Hayti Township167 people
  10. Naples (town)96 people
  11. Dixon Township93 people
  12. Opdahl Township84 people
All 13
  1. Brantford Township57 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. Castlewood School District 28-116 mi east
  2. Lake Preston School District 38-317 mi south
  3. Henry School District 14-218 mi north
  4. Willow Lake School District 12-320 mi west
  5. Arlington School District 38-120 mi southeast
  6. Estelline School District 28-221 mi east
  7. Watertown School District 14-421 mi north
  8. De Smet School District 38-224 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Hamlin School District 28-3. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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