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Beresford, SD

Founded 1884Lincoln CountyElev. 457 m
Population
2,437
Median home
$219,800
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Beresford

Beresford is home to roughly 2,437 residents. Beresford was founded in 1884 and sits in Lincoln County. The median age is 40.2 and the median household income is $71,017. Homes carry a median value of $219,800, and about 79% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (88.6%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,437
Median age
40.2
Median household income
$71,017
Per-capita income
$36,102
Poverty rate
5.6%
High-school grad or higher
89%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
21.1 min
Work from home
5.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White88.6%
Hispanic or Latino5.9%
Black0.4%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.5%
Production, transportation & material moving20.1%
Sales & office19.7%
Service11.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$219,800
Median gross rent
$868/mo
Owner-occupied
78.6%
Median year built
1971
Households
1,015
Avg. household size
2.4

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Beresford has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading67%
Math47%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Beresford High School - 01HighGrades 9–12
Beresford Middle School - 03MiddleGrades 6–8
Beresford Elementary - 02Elementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime63% below national
Beresford143
South Dakota377
United States386
Trend
2019–2023
property crime39% below national
Beresford1,188
South Dakota1,752
United States1,952
↑ 97% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Beresford Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Beresford.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Union County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Beresford is in Union County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Beresford was founded in 1884 and sits in Lincoln County. Elevation ~457 m.

Map of Beresford
Beresford, SD
Where Beresford is
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Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Chicago and Northwestern Railroad DepotReedy, J. W., HouseLarson, John August, HomeBulow, Governor William J., HouseTuntland, Peder and Helga, FarmsteadGarfield Township HallBrooklyn School District #42
Notable people from Beresford
Don FeddersonRay ParkerHoward Lloyd KennedyBob YoungDavid Dahlin
People searches in Beresford
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Nearby cities
Canton (18 mi)Lennox (20 mi)Vermillion (22 mi)Harrisburg (25 mi)Tea (26 mi)Elk Point (28 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Beresford, SD (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Beresford, South Dakota.

Michael Jerry Harrison, 36
Beresford · 57004
AKA Michael Harrison, Michael J Harrison
Michael Jerry Harrison, 36
Beresford · Union County · 57004

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Beresford — frequently asked

What is the population of Beresford, South Dakota?
Beresford has a population of about 2,437, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Beresford?
The median home value in Beresford is $219,800, and the median gross rent is $868/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Beresford safe? What is the crime rate?
Beresford Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 143 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Beresford face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Union County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hail, ice storm.
How many schools are in Beresford?
Beresford has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Beresford?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Beresford. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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