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Running Water, South Dakota
Census-designated place in South Dakota, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Running Water is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 47 at the 2020 census.[5]
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Running Water, South Dakota | |
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![]() Looking toward the Chief Standing Bear Bridge near the boat ramp | |
Coordinates: 42°46′56″N 97°58′54″W | |
Country | United States |
State | South Dakota |
County | Bon Homme |
Area | |
• Total | 2.09 sq mi (5.42 km2) |
• Land | 2.09 sq mi (5.42 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 47 |
• Density | 22.48/sq mi (8.68/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 605 |
FIPS code | 46-56820[4] |
GNIS feature ID | 2612514[2] |
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The community's name Running Water is a former variant name of the nearby Niobrara River.[6]