Redfield
A community guide to Redfield in South Dakota, the United States.
- Population
- 2,214 residents
- Region
- South Dakota
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 44.8758, -98.5187
Community and amenities
Redfield offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in South Dakota: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Redfield's residents. Visitors passing through Redfield encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Climate
The climate at Redfield is milder year-round, with moderate seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 44.88 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Redfield experience. Visitors planning a trip to Redfield should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
History
The history of Redfield is bound up with the broader story of South Dakota. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Redfield has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Redfield sits at approximate coordinates 44.8758 latitude and -98.5187 longitude within South Dakota. The terrain and natural features around Redfield reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider South Dakota road network providing the principal routes in and out.