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Ree Heights, South Dakota
Location in Hand County and the state of South Dakota
Location in Hand County and the state of South Dakota
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
 (2020)
 • Total 59
 • Density 199.32/sq mi (76.89/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
57371
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.

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:

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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

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