Morningside, South Dakota facts for kids
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Morningside, South Dakota
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 Morningside, South Dakota
Location in South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Beadle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 70 |
| • Density | 135.92/sq mi (52.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-43780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584561 |
Morningside is a small community in Beadle County, South Dakota, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
In 2020, a count of the people living there, called a census, showed that 70 people called Morningside home.
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Where is Morningside Located?
Morningside is found on the east side of Huron. Huron is the main city in Beadle County. It is often called the county seat.
The James River flows along the western edge of Morningside. This river helps separate Morningside from the center of Huron. A part of Huron also touches Morningside to the south.
Getting Around Morningside
U.S. Route 14 runs along the northern side of Morningside. This road can take you west into Huron. If you head east on Route 14, you will travel about 31 miles (50 km) to reach De Smet.
Morningside covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Who Lives in Morningside?
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| 2020 | 70 | — | |
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As of the 2020 census, 70 people lived in Morningside. This makes it a very small community.
Education in Morningside
Students living in Morningside attend schools within the Huron School District.
See also
In Spanish: Morningside (Dakota del Sur) para niños
