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Alpena
A township of 87 people in Jerauld County, South Dakota
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Trails5.2 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Alpena
Town in South Dakota, United States1883Established
212Population
1.6 sq miArea
1,319 ftElevation
Alpena (pronounced al-PEE'-nuh) is a town in northeastern corner of Jerauld County, South Dakota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Alpena had a population of 212.
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Town numbers
ZIP code57312
Area code605
Living in Alpena
Health in Alpena
Compared with South Dakota
1better than SD·1worse
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - CahWessington Springs · 9.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - WoonsocketWoonsocket · 9.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 57312 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Alpena →
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