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Welcome to Faulkton ...

The city of Faulkton is located in Faulk County<1> and is the County Seat for Faulk County.

From the  Census Estimates for 2019, Faulkton has a population of 711 people<2> (see below for details).

Faulkton is 1,580 feet [482 m] above sea level.<3>.

Time Zone: Faulkton lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time

The telephone area code for Faulkton: (605)

The ZIP code for Faulkton: 57438<4>

We don't have a date for the establishment of Faulkton.

Population Details ...

Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Faulkton had an population of 711 people. This is a decrease of 3.4% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 9.43% since the 2000 Census).

At the time of the 2010 Census, Faulkton had a population of 736 people (which is 31.13% of the total population of Faulk County). This makes Faulkton the county's most populous community.

The population of Faulkton represents 0.09% of the total population of South Dakota (which has 814,180 people), making it the state's 113rd most populous community.

With a 2010 count of 736 people, the population of Faulkton decreased 6.24% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 785 people).

More information can be found on the Census Page for Faulkton.

Communities near Faulkton ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Faulkton.

  • Wecota
  • Polo
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    • Polo lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<5> to the south of Faulkton.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 227 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Polo have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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  • Miranda
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    • Miranda lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<5> to the southeast of Faulkton.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 122 people
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  • Cresbard
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    • Cresbard lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<5> to the northeast of Faulkton.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 101 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cresbard have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cresbard<6>
  • Orient
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    • Orient lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<5> to the south of Faulkton.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 62 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orient have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orient<6>
  • Seneca
  • Rockham
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    • Rockham lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<5> to the southeast of Faulkton.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 33 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockham have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Rockham
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockham<6>
  • Devoe
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    • Devoe lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<5> to the east of Faulkton.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 23 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Devoe have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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  • Onaka
  • Millard
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    • Millard lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<5> to the northwest of Faulkton.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millard have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Faulkton. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Faulkton.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Faulkton. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Faulkton.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Faulkton. Our list includes 7 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Faulkton.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Faulkton ...

Looking for more information about Faulkton? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the Tourism page for Faulkton, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Faulkton.

Adding Faulkton to Our Gazetteer ...

We originally found mention of Faulkton in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.

From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Faulkton was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).

We also found Faulkton on a map titled Rand McNally Map of South Dakota (1937).

For more details, see References and Mentions for Faulkton.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Faulkton. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of South Dakota: sd.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of South Dakota's counties, including Faulk, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Faulkton.
<3>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Faulkton - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<4>ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Faulkton). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Faulkton or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Faulkton) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Faulkton. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from FaulktonOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Faulkton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 45.0349, Longitude: -99.1257    
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.




 

 

 

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