Where is Aberdeen, SD, USA? | Location Map of Aberdeen, South Dakota

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Where is Aberdeen Located? - Aberdeen is a city located in the Brown County of South Dakota, United States. Aberdeen lies between 40.3014581 Degrees North latitudes and 79.5389289 Degrees West longitudes.

Aberdeen Map, South Dakota, USA

Where is Aberdeen?: The Google Map showing the location of Aberdeen in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

Where is Aberdeen Located?

Aberdeen is a city located in the Brown County of South Dakota, United States. Aberdeen lies between 40.3014581 Degrees North latitudes and 79.5389289 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Aberdeen city is 28495 people and the city has a total area of 16.04 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Aberdeen, South Dakota Quick Facts

Fact	Details
City	Aberdeen
County	Brown County
State	South Dakota
Country	United States
Region	Northeastern South Dakota
Latitude	45.4647° N
Longitude	98.4865° W
Elevation	1,302 ft (397 m)
Land Area	16.0 sq mi
Water Area	0.6 sq mi
Total Area	16.6 sq mi
Population (Census 2020)	28,495
Population Density	Approximately 1,780 per sq mi
ZIP Codes	57401, 57402
Area Code	605
Time Zone Standard	Central Time (UTC-6)
Time Zone Daylight	Central Daylight Time (UTC-5)
Currency	United States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code	46-00100

Nearby Cities to Aberdeen, South Dakota

Groton, South Dakota - 10 mi East
Warner, South Dakota - 8 mi Northwest
Redfield, South Dakota - 42 mi South
Britton, South Dakota - 52 mi Northeast
Webster, South Dakota - 54 mi East
Clark, South Dakota - 67 mi Southeast
Mobridge, South Dakota - 85 mi West
Watertown, South Dakota - 104 mi Southeast
Pierre, South Dakota - 118 mi Southwest
Fargo, North Dakota - 176 mi North

Aberdeen, South Dakota Climate and Weather Overview

Month	Avg High (°F)	Avg Low (°F)	Avg Snow/Rain (in)
January	23	4	7.4
April	57	33	2.0
July	83	60	3.2
October	59	35	1.4
Annual	54	34	22.0

Climate Attribute	Details
Climate Classification (Köppen)	Dfa - Humid Continental
Annual Precipitation	Approximately 22 inches
Annual Sunshine Days	Approximately 210 days
Severe Weather Risk	Moderate Thunderstorm and Winter Storm Risk
Average Snowfall	Approximately 38 inches annually

Driving Distances from Aberdeen, South Dakota

City	State	Distance (mi)	Approx. Drive Time
Warner	South Dakota	8	10 min
Groton	South Dakota	10	15 min
Redfield	South Dakota	42	45 min
Britton	South Dakota	52	55 min
Webster	South Dakota	54	1 hr
Clark	South Dakota	67	1 hr 10 min
Mobridge	South Dakota	85	1 hr 30 min
Watertown	South Dakota	104	1 hr 45 min
Pierre	South Dakota	118	2 hr
Fargo	North Dakota	176	3 hr

Transportation and Connectivity in Aberdeen, South Dakota

Airport Name	Aberdeen Regional Airport
IATA Code	ABR
Major Highways	US Highway 12, US Highway 281, SD Highway 37
Rail Service	BNSF Railway Freight Service
Public Transit	Aberdeen Ride Line Public Transit

US Highway 12 provides east-west access across northern South Dakota.
US Highway 281 connects Aberdeen with North Dakota and central South Dakota.
Aberdeen Regional Airport offers scheduled commercial flights.
BNSF Railway supports agricultural and industrial freight transportation.
Local transit services connect residential and commercial areas throughout the city.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Aberdeen, South Dakota

Landmark Name	Type
Storybook Land	Family Attraction
Wylie Park	City Park
Dacotah Prairie Museum	Museum
Northern State University Campus	Historic Campus
Richmond Lake Recreation Area	Outdoor Recreation
Melgaard Park	City Park
Aberdeen Aquatic Center	Recreation Facility
Capitol Theatre	Historic Theater
Moccasin Creek Country Club	Golf Club
Kuhnert Arboretum	Nature Area

Colleges and Universities in Aberdeen, South Dakota

Institution Name	Type	Level	Notable For
Northern State University	Public	University	Teacher education and business programs
Presentation College Campus Facilities	Higher Education	College	Healthcare and professional studies
Lake Area Technical College	Public	Technical College	Career and technical education
Dakota State University	Public	University	Cybersecurity and technology
South Dakota State University	Public	University	Agriculture and research

Waterbodies in and Near Aberdeen, South Dakota

Moccasin Creek, Elm River, Richmond Lake, Mina Lake, Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge Waters, Cottonwood Lake, Elm Lake, Putney Slough, Thunderhawk Lake, James River Basin

Golf Courses Near Aberdeen, South Dakota

Moccasin Creek Country Club, Rolling Hills Golf Course, Redfield Country Club, Fisher Grove Golf Course, Lee Park Golf Course, Hillsview Golf Course, Dakota Winds Golf Course, Webster Golf Club

Aberdeen, South Dakota - Key Historical Facts

Aberdeen was founded in 1881 during the expansion of the railroad across Dakota Territory.
The city quickly became an important agricultural trade and transportation center.
Aberdeen earned the nickname "Hub City" because of its strategic location and rail connections.
Northern State University was established in 1901 and remains a major institution in the city.
The community developed as a regional center for education, healthcare and commerce.
Today, Aberdeen is the third-largest city in South Dakota and serves as the economic center of northeastern South Dakota.

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