11 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis | 1 | 6,993 | 7,098 | -0.3% | 1,066 | 7 | City |
| Summerset | 2 | 3,022 | 2,977 | 0.3% | 1,006 | 3 | City |
| Piedmont | 3 | 994 | 1,031 | -0.8% | 546 | 2 | City |
| Faith | 4 | 349 | 373 | -1.41% | 273 | 1 | City |
| Lakeside | 5 | 51 | 51 | -1.92% | 1 | 81 | Township |
| Dakota | 6 | 30 | 31 | -3.23% | 0.00 | 115 | Township |
| Elm Springs | 7 | 25 | 25 | -3.85% | 1 | 28 | Township |
| Upper Red Owl | 8 | 18 | 15 | 12.5% | 1 | 36 | Township |
| Union | 9 | 14 | 15 | 0% | 0.00 | 35 | Township |
| Eagle | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0% | 0.00 | 36 | Township |
| Smithville | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11.11% | 0.00 | 42 | Township |
Sturgis is the largest city in Meade County, with a population of 6,993.
Smithville is the smallest city in Meade County, with a population of 10.
There are 11 cities in Meade County, South Dakota.