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Colman, South Dakota
City · Population 674 · #90 in South Dakota
About Colman
Colman, SD is a tiny community located in eastern South Dakota with an estimated population of 674.
Colman holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.88 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 359 residents per square mile.
📰 Colman News Today
- Colman, S.D.: Like a Local dakotanewsnow.com · Jan 9
- Colman-Egan Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 9
- SD native wins rodeo title for University of Wyoming KELOLAND.com · Jun 22
- John "Jack" Ockenga Obituary Argus Leader · Aug 3
- Thomas Joseph Peter Doyle Obituary (2026) - Colman, SD - Skroch Funeral Chapel - Flandreau Legacy obituary · Jul 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Colman Unique
- The only place in America named Colman — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Colman
- Lone Tree Coffee — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Colman
- Colman Elementary - 03
- Colman-Egan High School - 01
- Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)674
Rank in state#90 of 310
Land area1.88 sq mi
Density359/sq mi
Coordinates43.9835, -96.8148