Becker TownshipSD
A town of 118.
118 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Becker Township. Another town gets a different order.
More middle-aged adults than South Dakota overall, and fewer college graduates
Adults 35 to 64 are 53% of residents (36% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 9% of residents (22% statewide). 20% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across South Dakota.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Becker Township | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 23.7% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.2% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.1% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.6% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 0% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 39% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.2% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.2% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.1% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 29.4% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 23.5% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 10.6% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.4% | 10% | 14.1% |
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Becker Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Becker Township is
Becker Township beats the South Dakota average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| What stands out | Becker Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.9% | 18.8% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 75.9% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.6% | 3.5% |
5.3% of Becker Township is conserved land
5.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eastman State Wildlife Management Area | — | 290 |
| 2. Sam Brown Valley Wayside Park | — | 1 |