South Dakota's 16th legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature.

Each district is represented by 1 senator and 2 representatives.

In the Senate, it has been represented by Republican Jim Bolin since 2017.

[1] In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Kevin Jensen since 2017 and Karla Lems since 2023.

[2] The district is located south of Sioux Falls within Lincoln, Turner, and Union County in rural southeastern South Dakota.