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Carter

A township of 33 people in Tripp County, South Dakota
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Unincorporated community in South Dakota, United States
2,172 ftElevation

Carter is an unincorporated community in Tripp County, South Dakota, United States. Carter is located on U.S. Route 18, west of Winner. Carter was laid out in 1909, and most likely was named in honor of Jervis W. Carter, a land agent.

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1better than SD·13worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

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Winner Regional Healthcare Center - CahWinner · 16.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - MissionMission · 25 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57580, 57584 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Carter →

Natural hazards in Carter

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Carter has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, 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
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Nearest: Tripp County Library - Grossenburg MemorialWinner · 15.9 miles · 42 hrs a week
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