Bijou Hills, South Dakota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bijou Hills, South Dakota
Census-designated place
Bijou Hills, South Dakota Location in South Dakota
Country	United States
State	South Dakota
Counties	Brule
Area
• Total	5.25 sq mi (13.60 km2)
• Land	5.25 sq mi (13.60 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,811 ft (552 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2
• Density	0.38/sq mi (0.15/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code	46-05580
GNIS feature ID	2584546

Bijou Hills (which means Wíyukeze Pahá in the Lakota language) is a very small place in Brule County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community and a census-designated place. This means it's a small area that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

In 2020, only 2 people lived in Bijou Hills. This was a decrease from 6 people in 2010. The community is located in the southern part of Brule County. It sits at the base of a small group of hills also known as the Bijou Hills. You can find it about 1.2 miles northeast of South Dakota Highway 50. It is also about 18 miles south of Interstate 90.

History of Bijou Hills

Bijou Hills was first started in 1875. It got its name from the hills nearby. A post office was opened in Bijou Hills in 1877. This post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1957.

In 1976, something special happened for Bijou Hills. A nearby area was named a National Natural Landmark. This was done by the National Park Service. Being a National Natural Landmark means the area has unique natural features. It is considered very important for its natural history.

How Many People Live Here?

Bijou Hills is a very small community. In 2010, there were 6 people living there. By 2020, the population had become even smaller, with only 2 people recorded.

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