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Carl

A township of 30 people in McPherson County, South Dakota
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Conserved land32%7,277 of 22,441 acres
Trails5.3 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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Township in McPherson County, South Dakota
30Population

Carl Township is one of the five townships of McPherson County, South Dakota, United States. It lies in the northeastern part of the county and borders Wachter Township and Weber Township within McPherson County. In 2019, the population was 34.

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4worse than SD

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Avera St. LukesAberdeen · 28.3 mi · ER
Horizon Health - AberdeenAberdeen · 28.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57456, 58439 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Carl →

Natural hazards in Carl

37
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail
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Carl has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 6°Winter
54° / 31°Spring
80° / 56°Summer
56° / 33°Fall
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Nearest: Leola Public LibraryLeola · 10.2 miles · 20 hrs a week

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