Moody County, South Dakota

Moody County
The Moody County Courthouse in Flandreau
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
South Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°01′N 96°40′W / 44.02°N 96.67°W / 44.02; -96.67
Country United States
State South Dakota
Founded1873
Named afterGideon C. Moody
SeatFlandreau
Largest cityFlandreau
Area
  Total
521 sq mi (1,350 km2)
  Land519 sq mi (1,340 km2)
  Water1.4 sq mi (4 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
6,336
  Estimate 
(2023)
6,529
  Density12/sq mi (4.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.moodycounty.net

Moody County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota, United States. The population was 6,336 at the 2020 census. Its county seat is Flandreau. The county is named for Gideon C. Moody.