Butte County, South Dakota

Butte County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, 10,243 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Belle Fourche. It was founded in 1883.[2]

Butte County, South Dakota
Map
Map of South Dakota highlighting Butte County
Location in the state of South Dakota
Map of the USA highlighting South Dakota
South Dakota's location in the U.S.
Statistics
Founded March 2, 1883
May 6, 1883
Seat Belle Fourche
Largest City Belle Fourche
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

2,266 sq mi (5,869 km²)
2,250 sq mi (5,827 km²)
16 sq mi (41 km²), 0.7
Population
 -  Density


Time zone Mountain: UTC-7/-6
Website: butte.sdcounties.org
Named for: Hills in the county

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Butte County, South Dakota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.