Where is Tea, South Dakota, USA?

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Where is Tea Located? - Tea is a city located in the Lincoln County of South Dakota, United States. Tea lies between 45.4192504 Degrees North latitudes and 122.6629863 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Tea, South Dakota

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Where is Tea Located?

Tea is a city located in the Lincoln County of South Dakota, United States. Tea lies between 45.4192504 Degrees North latitudes and 122.6629863 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Tea city is 5598 people and the city has a total area of 1.93 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Tea, South Dakota Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityTea
CountyLincoln County
StateSouth Dakota
State CapitalPierre
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude43.4461° N
Longitude96.8359° W
ElevationApproximately 1,470 ft (448 m)
Land Area4.2 sq mi
Water Area0.0 sq mi
Total Area4.2 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)5,598
Population DensityApproximately 1,333 per sq mi
ZIP Code57064
Area Code605
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST), UTC−6
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT), UTC−5
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code46-62620
Community TypeCity

Transportation and Connectivity in Tea, South Dakota

TransportationDetails
Airport NameSioux Falls Regional Airport
IATA CodeFSD
PortNo major port; inland South Dakota community
Major HighwaysInterstate 29, Interstate 229, South Dakota Highway 11
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo local Amtrak station; nearest service available in regional locations
Local Transit ServiceSioux Area Metro service available in nearby Sioux Falls
  • Interstate 29 (I-29) — Major north-south interstate connecting Tea with Sioux Falls, Iowa, and North Dakota.
  • Interstate 229 (I-229) — Provides access around the southern and eastern areas of Sioux Falls.
  • South Dakota Highway 11 — Local highway connecting Tea with surrounding rural communities.

Top Places to Visit in Tea, South Dakota

Landmark NameType
Tea Veterans Memorial ParkCommunity Park
Tea Athletic ComplexSports Facility
Tea Area Historical Society MuseumHistory Museum
Great Bear Ski ValleyOutdoor Recreation Area
Falls ParkCity Park
Butterfly House & AquariumNature Attraction
Good Earth State ParkState Park
Big Sioux River Recreation AreaNatural Area
Washington PavilionCultural Center
McKennan ParkHistoric Park

Driving Distances from Tea, South Dakota to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Sioux FallsSouth Dakota8 mi15 minutes
BrandonSouth Dakota20 mi25 minutes
YanktonSouth Dakota75 mi1 hour 20 minutes
BrookingsSouth Dakota60 mi1 hour
MitchellSouth Dakota70 mi1 hour 10 minutes
WatertownSouth Dakota125 mi2 hours
OmahaNebraska190 mi3 hours
Des MoinesIowa220 mi3 hours 20 minutes
Rapid CitySouth Dakota360 mi5 hours
MinneapolisMinnesota240 mi3 hours 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near Tea, South Dakota

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of Sioux FallsPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, business, and professional programs
Augustana UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, sciences, and research programs
Southeast Technical CollegePublicTechnical CollegeCareer training and workforce education
South Dakota State UniversityPublicUniversityAgriculture, engineering, and research programs
Tea Area School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictLocal public education

Waterbodies Near Tea, South Dakota

Big Sioux River, Split Rock Creek, Lake Alvin, Lake Vermillion, Lake Madison

Golf Courses and Stadiums Near Tea

Golf Courses: Bakker Crossing Golf Course, Willow Run Golf Course, Prairie Green Golf Course, Central Valley Golf Course. Stadiums: Tea Area High School Stadium, Howard Wood Field, Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Tea, South Dakota

Landmark NameType
Tea Veterans Memorial ParkCommunity Park
Tea Athletic ComplexSports Facility
Tea Area Historical Society MuseumHistory Museum
Falls ParkCity Park
Good Earth State ParkState Park
Butterfly House & AquariumNature Attraction
Washington PavilionCultural Center
Great Bear Ski ValleyOutdoor Recreation Area

Tea, South Dakota — Key Historical Facts

  • Tea was founded in the late 19th century as settlers moved into the southeastern South Dakota prairie region.
  • The community was named after the word "tea," with local history linking the name to early railroad-era naming traditions.
  • Tea developed as an agricultural community supported by farming and nearby Sioux Falls economic growth.
  • The city experienced significant residential growth as the Sioux Falls metropolitan area expanded.
  • Tea was incorporated as a city and continues to maintain a small-town character while being connected to the larger Sioux Falls region.

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