Rockport Colony, South Dakota facts for kids
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Rockport Colony, South Dakota
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 Rockport Colony, South Dakota
Location in South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Hanson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 77 |
| • Density | 353.21/sq mi (136.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57311
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2813030 |
Rockport Colony is a small, quiet community in South Dakota, United States. It is located in Hanson County, right by the James River. This area is not a big city or a formally organized town. Instead, it is called an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city would. It is also known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This just means the U.S. Census Bureau counts the people living there for official statistics.
Rockport Colony is found southwest of Alexandria. It is also southeast of Mitchell. The community is part of the larger Mitchell Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Facts About Rockport Colony
Rockport Colony is a very small place. In 2020, the census counted 77 people living there. The land area of Rockport Colony is about 0.56 square kilometers (0.22 square miles). The elevation of the community is 1,224 feet above sea level.
Local School Information
The Rockport Colony Elementary School is a school for young students. In 2008, it had 24 students. Interestingly, this school is not actually inside Rockport Colony. It is physically located in the nearby town of Alexandria.
