Newell, South Dakota facts for kids
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Newell, South Dakota
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Location in Butte County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Butte |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,822 ft (860 m) |
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| • Total | 584 |
| • Density | 577.08/sq mi (222.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
57760
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-44860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267491 |
Newell is a small city located in Butte County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 584 people lived there. The city was founded in 1910 and was named after F. H. Newell, who was in charge of the United States Reclamation Service.
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Where is Newell Located?
Newell is in South Dakota, a state in the central part of the United States. The city covers an area of about 1.01 square miles (2.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Newell's Climate: Weather Patterns
Newell experiences a wide range of temperatures throughout the year. Summers can be quite hot, with average high temperatures in July and August around 85-86°F (29-30°C). Winters are cold, with average high temperatures in January and February around 31-35°F (-0.5 to 1.6°C).
The city gets about 16.65 inches (423 mm) of rain each year. Snowfall is also common, especially in winter months, with an average of nearly 40 inches (101 cm) of snow per year.
Who Lives in Newell?
The number of people living in Newell has changed over the years. In 1920, there were 414 residents. The population grew to its highest in 1960 with 797 people. By 2020, the population was 584.
Population Details from 2010
According to the 2010 census, 603 people lived in Newell. There were 270 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Most of the people living in Newell were White (92.7%). A small number were Native American (1.7%) or from two or more races (4.6%). About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Newell was about 48 years old.
- About 24% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 22% were 65 years or older.
- The city had slightly more males (51.1%) than females (48.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Newell (Dakota del Sur) para niños
