City of Mellette

City of Mellette A page for the residents of Mellette to keep updated with events and policies within the City of Mellette. The median age was 34 years.

Geography[edit]

Mellette is located at
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45°9′14″N 98°29′54″W (45.153970, -98.498336).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2), all of it land.[2]

Mellette has been assigned the ZIP code 57461 and the FIPS place code 41860. Demographics[edit]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 210 people, 9

0 households, and 58 families residing in the city. The population density was 807.7 inhabitants per square mile (311.9/km2). There were 100 housing units at an average density of 384.6 per square mile (148.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.5% Native American, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population. There were 90 households of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age in the city was 40 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.3% male and 46.7% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 248 people, 90 households, and 63 families residing in the city. The population density was 948.7 people per square mile (368.3/km²). There were 99 housing units at an average density of 378.7 per square mile (147.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.79% White, 0.40% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population. There were 90 households out of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.44. In the city the population was spread out with 35.5% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males. The median income for a household in the city was $34,107, and the median income for a family was $34,500. Males had a median income of $30,521 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,467. About 10.9% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 28.6% of those sixty five or over. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mellette,_South_Dakota

This was blown onto the property at 322 W Main last night.  Please stop by to collect if yours.  Thank you!
06/10/2026

This was blown onto the property at 322 W Main last night. Please stop by to collect if yours. Thank you!

06/09/2026

Important notice regarding the rubble site: Due to abuse, it will remain locked. For disposal of trees or brush, residents must contact a council member for permission. The site is strictly limited to trees and brush as allowed by city permit. Items not allowed include engineered wood (pallets), bricks, glass, nails, or screws.

06/03/2026

SD Rural Water is in town today doing water leak testing. You may experience pressure loss or no water on and off throughout the day. It’s unknown at this time how long this will take. Thank you!

*Found* Thanks everyone!Keep an out out for these pups! If you see them, please contact Kaitlyn Purcell, their names are...
05/25/2026

*Found* Thanks everyone!
Keep an out out for these pups! If you see them, please contact Kaitlyn Purcell, their names are Lucy and Nala

05/09/2026

Free dressers and mattresses in units 6 and 22 at AAA Storage across from the truckstop if anyone is interested

05/06/2026

Update - she has been found!

Mellette People*
Missing pet - please help if you spot this dog! Please call 605-270-0139
Cocker spainel mix with under bite. Pic in comments

04/20/2026

UPDATE TO MELLETTE RESIDENTS: Brown County landfill is free to the Brown County residents only at this time.

04/18/2026

FBLA carnival May 3rd 4-6 pm!

04/18/2026

Public safety alerts for weather, criminal activities, traffic, and missing persons. Everbridge Nixle provides information from your local public safety departments and schools.

11/23/2025

Attention! Rubble site is locked. Contact a council member if you need to use it. Pallets have continued to be placed there. This site is strictly for trees and brush. ENGINEERED WOOD is not allowed and no nails and screws. Thank you!

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311 1st Avenue
Mellette, SD
57461

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