Leola, South Dakota

About Leola

Set in the northern part of South Dakota, Leola is a tiny community, home to 406 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Leola is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.74 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 549 residents per square mile.

📰 Leola News Today

• Another South Dakota Republican lawmaker is facing a criminal charge South Dakota Searchlight · Oct 8
• South Dakota lawmaker cited for DUI in McPherson County Dakota News Now · Oct 8
• South Dakota Legisator Cited for DUI Go Watertown Radio · Oct 9
• Sen. Mark Lapka Charged With DUI Related To Actions While Driving Combine Aberdeen Insider · Oct 9
• 3rd SD Republican lawmaker is facing a criminal charge Black Hills Pioneer · Oct 10

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What Makes Leola Unique

• 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

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🏫 Schools in Leola

• Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05
• Leola Alternative School - 07
• Leola Elementary - 02
• Leola High School - 01
• Leola Jr. High - 03
• Rosette Colony Elementary - 03

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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