Harding County School District 31-1, South Dakota

Harding County School District 31-1 is a unified school district in Harding County, South Dakota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,148 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 2,672 sq mi (6,919 km²) of land.

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Harding County School District 31-1 in South Dakota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,148 ± 133
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Harding County
Land area
2,672 sq mi (6,919 km²)
Median household income
$80,441 ± $9,875
Median home value
$166,100 ± $28,878
Water area
6.55 sq mi (17 km²)
State
South Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
4609300
Coordinates (central point)
45.596514, -103.474266

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 Harding County School District 31-1, largest first

  1. Buffalo (town)278 people
  2. Camp Crook (town)41 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. Scranton Public School District 33, North Dakota43 mi northeast
  2. Bison School District 52-144 mi east
  3. Bowman County Public School District 1, North Dakota46 mi north
  4. Newell School District 09-249 mi south
  5. Belle Fourche School District 09-149 mi south
  6. Baker K-12 Schools, Montana58 mi northwest
  7. Hettinger Public School District 13, North Dakota59 mi northeast
  8. Lemmon School District 52-472 mi east

These share a boundary with Harding County School District 31-1. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

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 Harding County School District 31-1 before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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