Winfred, South Dakota facts for kids
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Winfred, South Dakota
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 Winfred, South Dakota
Location in South Dakota
Winfred, South Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Lake |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,696 ft (517 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 38 |
| • Density | 37.96/sq mi (14.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57076
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-72100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628854 |
Winfred is a small community in Lake County, South Dakota, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means the government counts its population for official records, even though it doesn't have its own local government. Winfred is located about 12 miles west of Madison. In 2020, 38 people lived there.
A Look at Its History
Winfred was first planned out in 1882. For many years, it operated as an official town. However, in 1995, Winfred became "unincorporated." This means it no longer has its own separate local government or town council.
Where is Winfred?
Winfred is located in the western part of Lake County, South Dakota. Its western edge touches the border of Miner County.
Two main roads, U.S. Route 81 and South Dakota Highway 34, run together along the northern border of the community. These highways lead east to Madison, which is the main town and county seat for Lake County. If you go west on these highways, they split up a short distance into Miner County. U.S. Route 81 goes south about 24 miles to Interstate 90 near Salem. South Dakota Highway 34 goes west about 8 miles to Howard.
The Winfred area covers about 2.7 square kilometers (about 1.04 square miles). A small part of this area, about 0.1 square kilometers, is water. Lake Winfred is a natural lake located northeast of the center of the community.
People in Winfred
The U.S. Census Bureau keeps track of how many people live in places like Winfred.
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| 2020 | 38 | — | |
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According to the 2020 census, 38 people lived in Winfred.
