Reliance, South Dakota

About Reliance

Set in the central part of South Dakota, Reliance is a tiny community, home to 127 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Reliance is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.09 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 117 residents per square mile.

📰 Reliance News Today

• Reliance, SD Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Sep 25
• Accelerated construction on I-90 between Kennebec and Reliance starts Tuesday Dakota News Now · Apr 25
• Woman from Reliance killed Thursday evening in accident near Lyman DRGNews · Jul 13
• Reliance woman killed Thursday in two-vehicle accident near Lyman Dakota Broadcasting · Jul 13
• Two Vehicle Crash In Lyman County Kills Reliance Woman - KCCR-AM KCCR-AM · Jul 10

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What Makes Reliance Unique

• 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 14 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Reliance

• Reliance State Game Refuge reviews ★

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