Elk Point, South Dakota

About Elk Point

Elk Point, SD is a small town located in southeastern South Dakota with an estimated population of 2,074.

Officially, Elk Point is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,338 residents per square mile.

📰 Elk Point News Today

• New special needs registry in Elk Point, South Dakota KTIV · Apr 2
• Mavis Malloy Obituary (2026) - Elk Point, SD - Sioux City Journal Legacy obituary · Aug 12
• Michael J. Allard Obituary Mar 21, 2026 Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes · Mar 24
• Elk Point-Jefferson upsets top seeded Madison in the ‘A’ quarterfinals SDPB · Jun 4
• SFCHS Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Elk Point-Jefferson MaxPreps · Aug 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Elk Point Unique

• The only place in America named Elk Point — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern 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.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Elk Point

• Casey's — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Union County Historical Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elk Point

• Danish Alp State Recreation Area reviews ★
• Elk Point Bend State Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Elk Point

• Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02
• Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01
• Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Elk Point

🏘️ Nearby Communities