Crow Creek Reservation

Crow Creek Reservation is a federal reservation in Buffalo County, Hughes County, and Hyde County, South Dakota, as the Census Bureau maps it. About 1,752 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 423 sq mi (1,094 km²) of land.

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Crow Creek Reservation in South Dakota
Crow Creek Reservation (simplified outline). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,752 ± 239
What it is
Federal reservation
Counties
Buffalo County55% of its landHughes County26% of its landHyde County18% of its land
Land area
423 sq mi (1,094 km²)
Median household income
$44,615 ± $8,547
Median home value
$122,300 ± $35,803
Water area
38.8 sq mi (101 km²)
State
South Dakota
Census code
0855
Coordinates (central point)
44.126676, -99.463922

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not 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.

Communities in this area, largest first

  1. Fort Thompson (CDP)1,147 people
  2. Stephan (CDP)13 people

These places’ central points lie inside the area. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

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