Sisseton South Dakota Map

About Sisseton, South Dakota

Sisseton is a locality in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,670. The population density is 629.2 people per km². Sisseton is located at 45.6647°N, 97.0498°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57262.

Sisseton rests on the broad, sweeping prairie, a land where the horizon stretches endlessly and the sky feels like a vast, unburdened canvas. It lies 70.9 miles east-north-east of Aberdeen, SD (from Aberdeen, SD: bearing 78°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north of Agency Village. The terrain here is a gentle, rolling landscape, softened by the kiss of wind and sun, where fields of grain ripple like a golden sea under the vast South Dakota heavens. The air itself carries a certain stillness, a quiet hum of the earth breathing, punctuated only by the distant whisper of wind through the tall grasses or the cry of a hawk circling high above. As dusk descends, the light transforms the land, painting the western sky in hues of rose and lavender, a painterly farewell to the day that settles over the scattered farmsteads and the modest heart of Sisseton. The story of Sisseton is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, a place where the land has long been coaxed into yielding its harvest. Its economy has historically been rooted in the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this soil. The presence of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, a federally recognized Native American tribe, adds a profound layer of cultural richness and historical continuity to the area, their heritage woven into the very fabric of this prairie land. The Dakota Magic Casino & Lodge stands as a modern hub, reflecting a blend of contemporary enterprise and a deep connection to the ancestral lands, offering a glimpse into the evolving character of Sisseton.

About This Sisseton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sisseton, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.664682, -97.049805. 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 Sisseton and Roberts County.

Detailed location data for Sisseton includes the ZIP code (57262), telephone area code (605), county seat of Roberts County (Sisseton), and school district assignment (Sisseton School District 54-2). 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 Sisseton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.