Sisseton, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sisseton
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Welcome to Sisseton
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Location in Roberts County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Roberts |
| Founded | August 1, 1864 |
| Incorporated | August 17, 1907 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.59 sq mi (4.12 km2) |
| • Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,479 |
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2,412 |
| • Density | 1,558.14/sq mi (601.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57262
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-59260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267567 |
| Sales tax | 6.2% |
Sisseton is a city located in Roberts County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,479 people lived there. It is the main city, or county seat, of Roberts County.
Sisseton is known for its interesting places to visit. These include the Nicollet Tower and the "Song to the Great Spirit" building. This building is located on the Sisseton Wahpeton College campus. The city gets its name from the Sisseton (or Sissetowan) people. They are a group of Native American Sioux. Sisseton is also an important part of the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation.
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Geography and Climate
Sisseton covers an area of about 1.59 square miles (4.12 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Weather in Sisseton
Sisseton has a climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are long, dry, and cold. Summers are hot. Spring and fall are short periods of change between the seasons. This type of weather is called a humid continental climate.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 928 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,397 | 50.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,431 | 2.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,569 | 9.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,513 | 60.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,871 | 14.2% | |
| 1960 | 3,218 | 12.1% | |
| 1970 | 3,094 | −3.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,789 | −9.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,181 | −21.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,572 | 17.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,470 | −4.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,479 | 0.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 2,412 | −2.3% | |
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Who Lives in Sisseton?
In 2010, there were 2,470 people living in Sisseton. These people lived in 958 households. About 47.8% of the people were Native American. Around 47.0% were White. Other groups made up the rest of the population.
The average age of people in Sisseton was 34.6 years old. About 29.7% of residents were under 18. About 17.4% were 65 years or older.
Education in Sisseton
Sisseton has several schools and a college.
Sisseton Wahpeton College
Sisseton Wahpeton College is a small college. It is part of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate community. The college offers different degrees and job training programs. Most of its students are Dakota people.
Local Schools
The Sisseton School District 54-9 has four schools. These include Sisseton High School, Sisseton Middle School, New Effington Elementary, and Westside Elementary.
Tiospa Zina Tribal School
Tiospa Zina Tribal School is a school for students from kindergarten to 12th grade. It is located near Sisseton in Agency Village. This school is connected with the Bureau of Indian Education.
Media and Transportation
Radio Stations
Sisseton has a few local radio stations. They play different types of music.
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| Frequency | Call sign | Name | Format | Owner | Target city/market | City of license |
| 89.9 FM | KXSW | Country/Rock | Corporation for Native Broadcasting | Sisseton | Sisseton | |
| 99.5 FM | KJKQ | Jack FM | Adult Hits | Armada Media | Sisseton | Sisseton |
| 102.9 FM | KBWS-FM | Pheasant Country 103 | Country | Armada Media | Sisseton | Sisseton |
Bus Service
You can travel to and from Sisseton by bus. Jefferson Lines provides bus service to the city.
Famous People from Sisseton
Many interesting people have connections to Sisseton.
- Joe Donnell – A person involved in politics.
- Greg Long – A musician.
- Lowell Lundstrom – An American speaker and musician.
- "Mean" Gene Okerlund – A famous interviewer in professional wrestling.
- Gabriel Renville – The last chief of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux tribe.
- Joe Robbie – The first owner of the Miami Dolphins football team.
- Floyd Westerman – An actor.
- Cynthia MacAdams – An actress and photographer.
See also
In Spanish: Sisseton (Dakota del Sur) para niños
