11 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis | 1 | 6,972 | 7,098 | -0.3% | 1,063 | 7 | City |
| Summerset | 2 | 3,031 | 2,977 | 0.3% | 1,009 | 3 | City |
| Piedmont | 3 | 987 | 1,031 | -0.7% | 542 | 2 | City |
| Faith | 4 | 344 | 373 | -1.43% | 269 | 1 | City |
| Lakeside | 5 | 50 | 51 | -1.96% | 1 | 81 | Township |
| Dakota | 6 | 29 | 31 | -3.33% | 0.00 | 115 | Township |
| Elm Springs | 7 | 24 | 25 | -4% | 1 | 28 | Township |
| Upper Red Owl | 8 | 20 | 15 | 11.11% | 1 | 36 | Township |
| Union | 9 | 14 | 15 | 0% | 0.00 | 35 | Township |
| Smithville | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10% | 0.00 | 42 | Township |
| Eagle | 11 | 10 | 10 | 0% | 0.00 | 36 | Township |
Sturgis is the largest city in Meade County, with a population of 6,972.
Eagle is the smallest city in Meade County, with a population of 10.
There are 11 cities in Meade County, South Dakota.