Deuel County (/ˈduːl/ DOOL) is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,295. Its county seat is Clear Lake. The county was created in 1862, and was organized in 1878. It is named for Jacob Deuel, a legislator in 1862.
| Name: | Deuel County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 46-039 |
| State: | South Dakota |
| Founded: | 1862 |
| Named for: | Jacob Deuel |
| Seat: | Clear Lake |
| Largest city: | Clear Lake |
| Total Area: | 637 sq mi (1,650 km²) |
| Land Area: | 623 sq mi (1,610 km²) |
| Total Population: | 4,295 |
| Population Density: | 6.7/sq mi (2.6/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Deuel County location map. Where is Deuel County?
Deuel County Road Map
Geography
Deuel County lies on the east boundary line of South Dakota. Its east boundary line abuts the west boundary line of the state of Minnesota. Its terrain consists of rolling hills, sloped to the northeast. The area is largely devoted to agriculture. The county’s highest elevation occurs on its upper west boundary line, at 1,936′ (590m) ASL. The county has a total area of 637 square miles (1,650 km), of which 623 square miles (1,610 km) is land and 14 square miles (36 km) (2.2%) is water.
Major highways
- Interstate 29
- U.S. Highway 212
- South Dakota Highway 15
- South Dakota Highway 22
- South Dakota Highway 28
- South Dakota Highway 101
Adjacent Counties
- Grant County – north
- Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota – northeast
- Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota – east
- Lincoln County, Minnesota – southeast
- Brookings County – south
- Hamlin County – southwest
- Codington County – northwest
Lakes
- Bullhead Lake
- Clear Lake
- East Coteau Lake
- Fish Lake
- Lake Alice
- Lake Cochrane
- Lake Francis
- Lake Oliver
- Lone Tree Lake
- North Coteau Lake
- Round Lake
- Rush Lake
- Salt Lake (part)
- School Lake
- South Coteau Lake
- Wigdale Lake
Protected areas
- Altamont State Public Shooting Area
- Astoria State Wildlife Management Area
- Briggs Lake State Public Shooting Area
- Crystal Springs State Public Shooting Area
- Lake Cochrane State Recreation Area
- Lake Francis State Public Shooting Area
- Lone Tree Lake State Public Shooting Area
- Mitchell State Public Shooting Area
- Mud Lake State Public Shooting Area
- Nelson State Wildlife Management Area
- Rome State Wildlife Management Area
- Round Lake State Wildlife Management Area
- Runge State Wildlife Management Area
- Rush Lake State Public Shooting Area
- Sharp State Public Shooting Area
- Singsaas Slough State Wildlife Management Area
- Sokota State Wildlife Management Area (partial)
Deuel County Topographic Map
Deuel County Satellite Map
Deuel County Outline Map
