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Selby, South Dakota
City · Population 606 · #101 in South Dakota
About Selby
Selby, SD is a tiny community located in northern South Dakota with an estimated population of 606.
Officially, Selby is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.71 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 854 residents per square mile.
📰 Selby News Today
- DOE cancels 3 national transmission corridors, citing ‘Green New Scam’ Utility Dive · Aug 17
- Rita Ullmann Obituary (1941 - 2026) - Selby, SD - Daily Inter Lake Legacy obituary · Jul 28
- Sheila Mae Cain Obituary Sep 21, 2025 Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home · Sep 21
- Herreid/Selby High School (SD) Basketball MaxPreps · Mar 16
- Glenn Spangler Obituary May 28, 2026 Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory · May 31
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Selby Unique
- The only place in America named Selby — 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
- 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 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Selby
- Mr. Bobs — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Selby
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Selby
- Selby Elementary - 02
- Selby High School - 01
- Selby Middle School - 03
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)606
Rank in state#101 of 310
Land area0.71 sq mi
Density854/sq mi
Coordinates45.5057, -100.0329