Fruitdale is a town in Butte County, South Dakota, United States.

[6] Fruitdale was laid out in 1911, and named for a fruit orchard near the original town site.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.70 km2), all land.

There were 32 housing units at an average density of 118.5 per square mile (45.8/km2).

31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.