Walworth County

Walworth County is an administrative county located in northern South Dakota with a landscape of rolling terrain and farming communities. The area encompasses multiple towns and rural settlements spread across its expansive territory.

The territory was established as an administrative unit in 1873 and formally organized in 1883, taking its name from a county of the same name in Wisconsin. Its creation was part of the broader administrative development of the Dakota Territory during westward expansion.

The population includes a mix of European descendants and Native American communities, with 82.6 percent white and 14.3 percent American Indian residents.

The county is best explored by car since communities are spread across a wide area and public transportation is limited. Most local services and businesses are found in the main towns and are accessible during standard business hours.

The territory contains several protected natural areas, including Blue Blanket Lake State Game Production Area and Spring Lake State Recreation Area. These protected spaces provide habitat for local wildlife and serve outdoor recreation purposes.

Location: South Dakota

Inception: 1873

Capital city: Selby

Shares border with: Campbell County, Potter County, McPherson County, Edmunds County, Dewey County, Corson County

Website: http://walworthco.org

GPS coordinates: 45.43000,-100.03000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:49