AldenSD
A town of 29. Nearly 36% of it is conserved land.
What makes Alden stand out
The thing Alden does most differently from other towns.
29 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
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Nearly a third of Alden is conserved land
1.5 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Slunecka Waterfowl Production Area | — | 478 |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Alden has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Alden is
Alden beats the South Dakota average on 8 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Alden | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.6% | 12.7% |
| Fewer smokers | 13.1% | 15.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.2% | 9.2% |
About Alden
Township in South Dakota, United States
Alden Township is a rural township in Hand County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 27 at the 2020 census. The population was 33 at the 2000 census.
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- Population
- 27
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,588 ft