Town guide
Black
A township of 111 people in Tripp County, South Dakota
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What’s happening
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Outdoors in Black
Parks & trails →Conserved land0.3%64 of 22,724 acres
Trails31 mi0.9 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Living in Black
Health in Black
Compared with South Dakota
1better than SD·14worse
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Winner Regional Healthcare Center - CahWinner · 4.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - KennebecKennebec · 35.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 57580 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Black →
Natural hazards in Black
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Black →
Climate in Black
Full climate →Black has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
36° / 14°Winter
59° / 34°Spring
85° / 59°Summer
63° / 37°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Black →
Libraries near Black
See all →Nearest: Tripp County Library - Grossenburg MemorialWinner · 3.8 miles · 42 hrs a week
Where Black is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
South Dakota · SD · Tripp CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Black
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