McPherson County, South Dakota

county in South Dakota, United States

McPherson County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, 2,411 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Leola. It was created in 1873.[2]

McPherson County
McPherson County Courthouse
McPherson County Courthouse
Map of South Dakota highlighting McPherson County
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
Map of the United States highlighting South Dakota
South Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 45°46′N 99°13′W / 45.77°N 99.22°W / 45.77; -99.22
Country United States
State South Dakota
Founded1873 (created)
1884 (organized)
Named forJames B. McPherson
SeatLeola
Largest cityEureka
Area
 • Total1,152 sq mi (2,980 km2)
 • Land1,137 sq mi (2,940 km2)
 • Water15 sq mi (40 km2)  1.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,411
 • Density2.1/sq mi (0.81/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitemcpherson.sdcounties.org

References change

  1. "QuickFacts: McPherson County, South Dakota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.