Minnehaha County

Minnehaha County is an administrative division in eastern South Dakota covering rolling terrain and agricultural land crossed by several waterways. The landscape shapes the eastern part of the state through a mix of farms, small towns, and urban centers.

The area was established in 1862 and formally organized in 1868, with its name coming from the Sioux word Mnihaha meaning rapid water or waterfall. This designation reflected the geographical features that have long defined the region.

Minnehaha County supports multiple educational institutions through districts including Baltic, Brandon Valley, Canton, Chester, Dell Rapids, and Sioux Falls.

Visitors find administrative services like property tax information, law enforcement updates, and voter registration easily accessible through the county's website. Most services can be reached online or in person during regular office hours.

With 197,214 residents recorded in 2020, Minnehaha County contains over twenty percent of South Dakota's total population within its borders.

Location: South Dakota

Inception: 1862

Capital city: Sioux Falls

Shares border with: Lake County, Lincoln County, Lyon County, McCook County, Moody County, Rock County, Turner County, Pipestone County

Website: http://minnehahacounty.org

GPS coordinates: 43.68000,-96.79000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:28