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Roscoe, South Dakota

City · Population 279 · #156 in South Dakota
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Roscoe is a city in central Edmunds County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 269 at the 2020 census..

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About Roscoe

Roscoe is a tiny community in northern South Dakota, home to 279 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Roscoe is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 734 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Roscoe Unique

  • One of 9 places in the US named Roscoe — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
  • 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 Roscoe

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🏫 Schools in Roscoe

  • Edmunds Central Elementary - 05
  • Edmunds Central High School - 01
  • Edmunds Central Middle School - 02

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

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)279
Rank in state#156 of 310
Land area0.38 sq mi
Density734/sq mi
Coordinates45.4501, -99.3367

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now52°F
ConditionsMostly Cloudy
Wind13 mph

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