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Menno, South Dakota
City · Population 618 · #98 in South Dakota
About Menno
Menno is a tiny community in southeastern South Dakota, home to 618 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Menno is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.52 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,188 residents per square mile.
📰 Menno News Today
- Allen Schoenfish Obituary Jun 18, 2026 Wintz and Ray Funeral Home · Jun 18
- Menno High School (SD) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 15
- FREEMAN, MENNO SET TO CELEBRATE 4TH OF JULY The Freeman Courier · Jun 30
- Menno Main Street becomes movie set Mitchell Republic · Jul 20
- Patricia Mettler Obituary Jun 29, 2026 - Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. · Jun 29
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What Makes Menno Unique
- The only place in America named Menno — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏫 Schools in Menno
- Menno Elementary - 02
- Menno High School - 01
- Menno Middle School - 05
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)618
Rank in state#98 of 310
Land area0.52 sq mi
Density1,188/sq mi
Coordinates43.2385, -97.5774