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Jerauld County, South Dakota

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Jerauld County
Jerauld County Courthouse in Wessington Springs
Jerauld County Courthouse in Wessington Springs
Map of South Dakota highlighting Jerauld 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: 44°04′N 98°37′W / 44.06°N 98.62°W / 44.06; -98.62
Country United States
State South Dakota
Founded1883
Named forH. J. Jerauld
SeatWessington Springs
Largest cityWessington Springs
Area
 • Total533 sq mi (1,380 km2)
 • Land526 sq mi (1,360 km2)
 • Water6.4 sq mi (17 km2)  1.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,663
 • Density3.1/sq mi (1.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large

Jerauld County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, 1,663 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Wessington Springs.[2]

References

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