BeaverSD
A town of 16. Nearly 36.8% of it is conserved land.
Population
16
residents
Median age
73.2
years
What makes Beaver stand out
The thing Beaver does most differently from other towns.
Small town
16 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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Outdoors
Nearly a third of Beaver is conserved land
2.2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
36.8%conserved
36.8%
conserved · 8,454 of 22,984 acres
2.2 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Beaver has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–29°
Spring34–58°
Summer59–83°
Fall36–60°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Beaver is
Beaver beats the South Dakota average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
1 better22 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Beaver | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79% | 75.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 8% | 6.7% |
Avera Queen of Peace
15.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →