Burr OakSD
A town of 29. Nearly 43.5% of it is conserved land.
Population
29
residents
Median age
71.7
years
What makes Burr Oak stand out
The thing Burr Oak does most differently from other towns.
Small town
29 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Outdoors
Nearly a third of Burr Oak is conserved land
6.0 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
43.5%conserved
43.5%
conserved · 10,057 of 23,109 acres
6.0 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Burr Oak has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
45″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–29°
Spring33–57°
Summer59–83°
Fall36–60°
Oct 8
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Burr Oak is
Burr Oak beats the South Dakota average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
3 better19 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Burr Oak | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 70.1% | 65.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.7% | 75.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.3% | 9.2% |
Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - Cah
11.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.
41risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesDrought
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →