Where is Beresford, South Dakota, USA?

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Where is Beresford Located? - Beresford is a city located in the Union, Lincoln County of South Dakota, United States. Beresford lies between 45.3569341 Degrees North latitudes and 122.8410659 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Beresford, South Dakota

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

Where is Beresford Located?

Beresford is a city located in the Union, Lincoln County of South Dakota, United States. Beresford lies between 45.3569341 Degrees North latitudes and 122.8410659 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Beresford city is 2180 people and the city has a total area of 1.78 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Beresford, South Dakota Quick Facts

FactDetails
CityBeresford
CountyUnion County and Lincoln County
StateSouth Dakota
State CapitalPierre
CountryUnited States
US RegionMidwest
Latitude43.0809°N
Longitude96.7733°W
Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Land Area1.39 sq mi
Water Area0.01 sq mi
Total Area1.40 sq mi
Population (Census 2020)2,272
Population DensityApproximately 1,634 per sq mi
ZIP Code57004
Area Code605
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC-6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code46-04980
Congressional DistrictSouth Dakota At-Large Congressional District

Nearby Cities and Towns to Beresford, South Dakota

  • Alcester, South Dakota - 10 mi Southeast
  • Lennox, South Dakota - 17 mi North
  • Canton, South Dakota - 19 mi Northeast
  • Elk Point, South Dakota - 20 mi South
  • Hudson, South Dakota - 13 mi East
  • Vermillion, South Dakota - 29 mi Southwest
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota - 34 mi North
  • North Sioux City, South Dakota - 39 mi South
  • Tea, South Dakota - 27 mi North
  • Sioux City, Iowa - 46 mi South

Beresford, South Dakota Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January2780.7
April60362.6
July85633.6
October62391.8
Annual593627.0
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate ClassificationHumid Continental (Köppen Dfa)
Annual RainfallApproximately 27 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 213 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskModerate - Thunderstorms, tornadoes and winter blizzards
SnowfallApproximately 39 inches annually

Driving Distances from Beresford, South Dakota

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
AlcesterSouth Dakota1012 min
HudsonSouth Dakota1315 min
LennoxSouth Dakota1720 min
CantonSouth Dakota1922 min
Elk PointSouth Dakota2025 min
TeaSouth Dakota2730 min
VermillionSouth Dakota2935 min
Sioux FallsSouth Dakota3440 min
North Sioux CitySouth Dakota3945 min
Sioux CityIowa4655 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Beresford, South Dakota

TransportationDetails
Airport NameSioux Falls Regional Airport (nearest commercial airport)
IATA CodeFSD
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 29, South Dakota Highway 46
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak service; nearest station at Omaha, Nebraska
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRegional transportation services available
  • Interstate 29 - Major north-south interstate connecting Beresford with Sioux Falls, Sioux City, Omaha and Fargo.
  • South Dakota Highway 46 - Primary east-west route serving Beresford and connecting nearby communities across southeastern South Dakota.
  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport - The closest commercial airport, offering domestic flights and passenger services.
  • Beresford's location along Interstate 29 supports regional commerce, agriculture and convenient travel throughout the Upper Midwest.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Beresford, South Dakota

LandmarkType
Kadoka Trail ParkCommunity Park
Beresford Municipal Golf CourseGolf Course
Beresford Public LibraryLibrary
Brule Creek Recreation AreaOutdoor Recreation Area
Union Grove State ParkState Park
National Music MuseumMuseum
Spirit Mound Historic PrairieHistoric Site
Newton Hills State ParkState Park
The Bridges at BeresfordCommunity Landmark
Big Sioux River Recreation AreasNature Area

Colleges and Universities in Beresford, South Dakota

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
University of South DakotaPublicUniversityResearch, law and health sciences
Southeast Technical CollegePublicTechnical CollegeCareer and technical education
Augustana UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and business
University of Sioux FallsPrivateUniversityBusiness, education and nursing
South Dakota State UniversityPublicUniversityAgriculture, engineering and research
Northwestern CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts and teacher education

Waterbodies in Beresford, South Dakota

Big Sioux River, Brule Creek, Union Grove Lake, Missouri River (regional), Lake Alvin, Beaver Creek, Spirit Mound Creek, Vermillion River, Lewis and Clark Lake, Wall Lake.

Golf Courses in Beresford, South Dakota

Beresford Municipal Golf Course, Prairie Green Golf Course, Dakota Dunes Country Club, Elmwood Golf Course, Fox Run Golf Course, Southern Hills Golf Course, Meadow Creek Golf Course, Hillcrest Golf and Country Club.

Beresford, South Dakota - Key Historical Facts

  • Beresford was founded in 1884 following the arrival of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway, which encouraged settlement and business development.
  • The city was named after Lord Charles William de la Poer Beresford, a British naval officer and politician.
  • Agriculture quickly became the foundation of the local economy, with surrounding farms producing corn, soybeans, wheat and livestock.
  • Its location near Interstate 29 later strengthened Beresford's role as a transportation and service center for southeastern South Dakota.
  • The community has maintained its small-town character while supporting local businesses, schools and annual community events.
  • Today, Beresford is known for its welcoming neighborhoods, recreational facilities, agricultural heritage and convenient access to Sioux Falls and Vermillion.

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