Ree Heights, South Dakota facts for kids
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Ree Heights, South Dakota
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Location in Hand County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Hand |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,742 ft (531 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 59 |
| • Density | 199.32/sq mi (76.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57371
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-53940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267548 |
Ree Heights is a small town in Hand County, South Dakota, United States. In 2010, 62 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 59.
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History of Ree Heights
Ree Heights was started in 1882. The town got its name from the Arikara (Ree) Indians. A post office has been open in Ree Heights since 1882, helping people send and receive mail.
Geography of the Town
Ree Heights is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 0.30 square miles (0.77 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Ree Heights has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from 1930 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 339 | — | |
| 1940 | 258 | −23.9% | |
| 1950 | 254 | −1.6% | |
| 1960 | 188 | −26.0% | |
| 1970 | 183 | −2.7% | |
| 1980 | 88 | −51.9% | |
| 1990 | 91 | 3.4% | |
| 2000 | 85 | −6.6% | |
| 2010 | 62 | −27.1% | |
| 2020 | 59 | −4.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 62 people living in Ree Heights. These people lived in 28 households, and 18 of these were families. All the people living in the town were identified as White.
The average age of people in the town was 54 years old. About 14.5% of the residents were under 18. About 24.2% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half the population (51.6%) was male, and 48.4% was female.
Famous Person
- Riley Gardner was a well-known American psychologist. He was born in Ree Heights.
See also
In Spanish: Ree Heights para niños
