Town guide
Baker
A township of 83 people in Davison County, South Dakota
From your neighbors
What’s happening
Weather
Forecast →Coming up
Upcoming events
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Around town
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The Baker album
0 of 12 shotsNeighbors document Baker together
Outdoors in Baker
Parks & trails →Conserved land3.9%896 of 23,023 acres
Trails5.6 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
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Living in Baker
Health in Baker
Compared with South Dakota
≈Just like South Dakota
No difference on any of 26 measures is outside the margin of error.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Nothing stands out: Baker tracks South Dakota closely.
Care nearby
Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CahArmour · 15.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - MitchellMitchell · 15.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57363, 57375 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Baker →
Natural hazards in Baker
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Baker →
Libraries near Baker
See all →Nearest: Armour-Carnegie Public LibraryArmour · 15.9 miles · 23 hrs a week
Where Baker is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
South Dakota · SD · Davison CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
Explore map →Bordering towns
How things work in Baker
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