Vilas is a town in Miner County, South Dakota, United States.

[7] A post office was established at Vilas in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1968.

[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.32 square miles (6.01 km2), all land.

33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There are 33.3% of families living below the poverty line and 29.4% of the population, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.