Environmental Justice Concern Areas in South Dakota ...

Out of 255 ZIP codes with data in South Dakota, these are the highest-ranked areas for ej index. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Environmental Justice Concern | All South Dakota Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	255
Highest value	75/100
Median value	24/100
State	South Dakota

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	EJ Index	Safety Score
1	57243	Henry	SD	75/100	66/100
2	57401	Aberdeen	SD	60/100	49/100
3	57722	Buffalo Gap	SD	60/100	77/100
4	57735	Edgemont	SD	60/100	76/100
5	57266	Summit	SD	58/100	57/100
6	57762	Nisland	SD	54/100	73/100
7	57625	Eagle Butte	SD	52/100	82/100
8	57783	Spearfish	SD	52/100	74/100
9	57402	Aberdeen	SD	50/100	64/100
10	57645	Morristown	SD	50/100	69/100
11	57719	Box Elder	SD	50/100	66/100
12	57219	Bristol	SD	48/100	65/100
13	57579	White River	SD	48/100	82/100
14	57738	Fairburn	SD	48/100	82/100
15	57322	Carpenter	SD	46/100	44/100
16	57356	Lake Andes	SD	46/100	66/100
17	57104	Sioux Falls	SD	44/100	56/100
18	57552	Midland	SD	44/100	82/100
19	57791	Wasta	SD	43/100	81/100
20	57551	Martin	SD	42/100	80/100
21	57623	Dupree	SD	42/100	81/100
22	57799	Spearfish	SD	42/100	78/100
23	57059	Scotland	SD	40/100	65/100
24	57448	Hosmer	SD	40/100	61/100
25	57788	Vale	SD	40/100	82/100
26	57437	Eureka	SD	39/100	66/100
27	57006	Brookings	SD	38/100	49/100
28	57078	Yankton	SD	38/100	64/100
29	57456	Leola	SD	38/100	61/100
30	57701	Rapid City	SD	38/100	76/100
31	57028	Flandreau	SD	36/100	64/100
32	57040	Lesterville	SD	36/100	56/100
33	57062	Springfield	SD	36/100	65/100
34	57355	Kimball	SD	36/100	64/100
35	57452	Java	SD	36/100	64/100
36	57528	Colome	SD	36/100	49/100
37	57632	Herreid	SD	36/100	65/100
38	57769	Piedmont	SD	36/100	81/100
39	57101	Sioux Falls	SD	34/100	66/100
40	57103	Sioux Falls	SD	34/100	61/100
41	57105	Sioux Falls	SD	34/100	56/100
42	57106	Sioux Falls	SD	34/100	61/100
43	57107	Sioux Falls	SD	34/100	61/100
44	57108	Sioux Falls	SD	34/100	61/100
45	57109	Sioux Falls	SD	34/100	61/100
46	57110	Sioux Falls	SD	34/100	66/100
47	57117	Sioux Falls	SD	34/100	61/100
48	57118	Sioux Falls	SD	34/100	61/100
49	57186	Sioux Falls	SD	34/100	61/100
50	57189	Sioux Falls	SD	34/100	61/100
51	57192	Sioux Falls	SD	34/100	61/100
52	57193	Sioux Falls	SD	34/100	61/100
53	57194	Sioux Falls	SD	34/100	61/100
54	57195	Sioux Falls	SD	34/100	61/100
55	57196	Sioux Falls	SD	34/100	61/100
56	57197	Sioux Falls	SD	34/100	61/100
57	57198	Sioux Falls	SD	34/100	61/100
58	57272	Wallace	SD	34/100	67/100
59	57321	Canova	SD	34/100	62/100
60	57434	Conde	SD	34/100	69/100
61	57754	Lead	SD	34/100	83/100
62	57761	New Underwood	SD	34/100	82/100
63	57070	Viborg	SD	30/100	69/100
64	57314	Artesian	SD	30/100	61/100
65	57330	Delmont	SD	30/100	65/100
66	57350	Huron	SD	30/100	62/100
67	57361	Marty	SD	30/100	53/100
68	57366	Parkston	SD	30/100	69/100
69	57440	Frankfort	SD	30/100	69/100
70	57446	Hecla	SD	30/100	69/100
71	57472	Selby	SD	30/100	65/100
72	57473	Seneca	SD	30/100	66/100
73	57534	Hamill	SD	30/100	40/100
74	57543	Kadoka	SD	30/100	83/100
75	57566	Parmelee	SD	30/100	53/100
76	57574	Tuthill	SD	30/100	53/100
77	57577	Wanblee	SD	30/100	53/100
78	57621	Bullhead	SD	30/100	53/100
79	57622	Cherry Creek	SD	30/100	53/100
80	57638	Lemmon	SD	30/100	66/100
81	57639	Little Eagle	SD	30/100	53/100
82	57652	Ridgeview	SD	30/100	53/100
83	57658	Wakpala	SD	30/100	53/100
84	57706	Ellsworth Afb	SD	30/100	83/100
85	57725	Caputa	SD	30/100	53/100
86	57744	Hermosa	SD	30/100	69/100
87	57752	Kyle	SD	30/100	53/100
88	57756	Manderson	SD	30/100	53/100
89	57772	Porcupine	SD	30/100	53/100
90	57794	Wounded Knee	SD	30/100	53/100
91	57007	Brookings	SD	28/100	52/100
92	57227	Corona	SD	28/100	66/100
93	57232	Eden	SD	28/100	65/100
94	57263	South Shore	SD	28/100	48/100
95	57270	Veblen	SD	28/100	64/100
96	57276	White	SD	28/100	65/100
97	57315	Avon	SD	28/100	58/100
98	57349	Howard	SD	28/100	62/100
99	57385	Woonsocket	SD	28/100	66/100
100	57568	Presho	SD	28/100	68/100

Methodology

The Environmental Justice Index combines environmental risk factors (water violations, lead, flooding) with socioeconomic vulnerability indicators. Higher values indicate communities facing disproportionate environmental burden. This metric highlights areas where infrastructure investment and policy attention are most needed.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-04-13.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Environmental Justice Index?

The EJ Index identifies communities that face disproportionate environmental hazards relative to their socioeconomic resilience. Areas with high violation counts, aging infrastructure, AND vulnerable populations score highest. These areas need the most infrastructure investment.

Why does environmental justice matter for homebuyers?

High EJ Index areas often have deferred infrastructure maintenance, slower violation resolution, and less access to clean water alternatives. For homebuyers, this means potential hidden costs for water filtration, flood insurance, and home remediation.