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Long Valley, South Dakota
Looking north along Highway 73
Looking north along Highway 73
Long Valley, South Dakota is located in South Dakota
Long Valley, South Dakota
Long Valley, South Dakota
Location in South Dakota
Long Valley, South Dakota is located in the United States
Long Valley, South Dakota
Long Valley, South Dakota
Location in the United States
Country United States
State South Dakota
County Jackson
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
57547
Area code(s) 605

Long Valley, also known as Longvalley, is a small place in the United States. It is an unincorporated community located in Jackson County, South Dakota. This means it's a settlement that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.

Long Valley has its own ZIP code, which is 57547. A ZIP code helps the postal service deliver mail to the right place.

Discovering Long Valley

Long Valley is a unique place because of its natural surroundings. It is named for the long, low basin valley where it is located.

The Valley's Shape

The area where Long Valley sits is a long, flat basin. This valley stretches for about 21 miles (34 kilometers). It is also about 6 miles (10 kilometers) wide. This makes it a distinct geographical feature in the landscape of South Dakota.

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