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Hecla, South Dakota
City · Population 185 · #181 in South Dakota
About Hecla
Set in the northern part of South Dakota, Hecla is a tiny community with an estimated population of 185.
Officially, Hecla is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 544 residents per square mile.
📰 Hecla News Today
- $2.5M Loan Approved By State To Help Hecla Sanitary Sewer System Improvements Aberdeen Insider · Aug 2
- Schedule - Britton-Hecla Braves (Britton, SD) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 10
- From Hecla to Sioux Falls, South Dakota communities tap into $55M for water, sewer utility upgrades The Dakota Scout · Jun 30
- Bernita Gladys Loucks Obituary Jun 7, 2026 Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home · Jun 7
- David Dinger Obituary (2025) - Oakes, ND - Dahlstrom Funeral Home - Oakes Legacy obituary · Nov 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hecla Unique
- The only place in America named Hecla — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hecla
- Joe's Schoolhouse Cafe — american (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hecla
- 🏞️ Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge · National Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)185
Rank in state#181 of 310
Land area0.34 sq mi
Density544/sq mi
Coordinates45.8821, -98.1519