Rosebud Indian Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land

Rosebud Indian Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land is a federal reservation with off-reservation trust land in Todd County, Mellette County, Tripp County, and Gregory County, South Dakota, as the Census Bureau maps it. About 10,180 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 2,091 sq mi (5,416 km²) of land.

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Rosebud Indian Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land in South Dakota
Rosebud Indian Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land (simplified outline). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
10,180 ± 214
What it is
Federal reservation · Off-reservation trust land
Counties
Todd County66% of its landMellette County25% of its landTripp County7% of its landGregory County2% of its land
Land area
2,091 sq mi (5,416 km²)
Median household income
$40,585 ± $5,859
Median home value
$54,300 ± $15,723
Water area
4.47 sq mi (11.6 km²)
State
South Dakota
Census code
3235
Coordinates (central point)
43.312546, -100.642308

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. Rosebud (CDP)1,659 people
  2. Mission (city)1,539 people
  3. Antelope (CDP)706 people
  4. St. Francis (town)593 people
  5. Parmelee (CDP)584 people
  6. Spring Creek (CDP)330 people
  7. Two Strike (CDP)257 people
  8. Sicangu Village (CDP)245 people
  9. White Horse (CDP)238 people
  10. Soldier Creek (CDP)201 people
  11. Okreek (CDP)195 people
  12. Horse Creek (CDP)162 people
All 15
  1. Norris (CDP)140 people
  2. Corn Creek (CDP)113 people
  3. Ideal (CDP)40 people

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

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