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Belford

A township of 69 people in Aurora County, South Dakota
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Outdoors in Belford

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Conserved land13%3,008 of 22,873 acres
Trails2.8 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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Health in Belford

Compared with South Dakota

≈Just like South Dakota

No difference on any of 26 measures is outside the margin of error.

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Belford tracks South Dakota closely.

Care nearby

Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - CahWessington Springs · 14.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - WoonsocketWoonsocket · 12.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57359, 57368, 57385 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Belford →

Natural hazards in Belford

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Belford →

Climate in Belford

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Belford has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

31° / 11°Winter
58° / 34°Spring
84° / 59°Summer
61° / 36°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Belford →

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Nearest: Woonsocket Community LibraryWoonsocket · 12.3 miles · 30 hrs a week
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