Lemmon South Dakota Map

About Lemmon, South Dakota

Lemmon is a locality in Perkins County, South Dakota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,208. The population density is 427.1 people per km². Lemmon is located at 45.9408°N, 102.1593°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 57638.

Lemmon sits under a sky that stretches, an endless, pale blue canvas brushed with the faint blush of dawn and the fiery, fleeting strokes of sunset. It lies 71.4 miles south-south-east of Dickinson, ND (from Dickinson, ND: bearing 155°T), and is situated 23.3 miles east of Hettinger. The land around Lemmon is a study in subtle contours, rolling prairies that surrender to the horizon in soft, ochre waves, occasionally broken by the stoic presence of a lone cottonwood or a cluster of wind-bent junipers. The air here carries a clean, dry scent, a mineral tang mingled with the sweet, dusty perfume of sun-baked grasses, and in the quietude, one can almost hear the whisper of the wind as it combs through the sparse vegetation, a constant, low murmur that seems to hold the very breath of the plains. The character of this place is etched not in grand pronouncements, but in the patient endurance of the landscape and the sturdy resilience of its inhabitants, a quiet strength that mirrors the enduring spirit of the vast, open country it calls home. The history of Lemmon is intrinsically tied to the rich soil and the promise of opportunity it once held for homesteaders, a saga written in the turn of the plow and the enduring legacy of agriculture that continues to define its local economy. Ranching, with its vast pastures and herds of cattle, is a cornerstone, its presence felt in the distant lowing and the occasional rumble of a stock truck traversing the county roads. The railroad, a vital artery in its early days, brought lifeblood and connection, though its diminished presence now speaks of changing times and the enduring challenge of maintaining distance in a world that increasingly prizes proximity. Small businesses, often family-run, form the backbone of the community, their storefronts offering a glimpse into the daily lives and needs of the people who call Lemmon home, their quiet commerce a testament to the enduring spirit of self-reliance that characterizes this corner of Perkins County.

About This Lemmon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lemmon, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.940834, -102.15932. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lemmon and Perkins County.

Detailed location data for Lemmon includes the ZIP code (57638), telephone area code (605), county seat of Perkins County (Bison), and school district assignment (Lemmon School District 52-4). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lemmon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.