1913 · Swedish Lutheran Church · Library of Congress
Center’s story
Center in pictures
1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
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A town of 40. Nearly 25.9% of it is conserved land.
Population
40
residents
Median home value
$30K
Census ACS
Median age
59.9
years
What makes Center stand out
The thing Center does most differently from other towns.
Small town
40 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Center. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
Nearly a quarter of Center is conserved land
8.8 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
25.9%conserved
25.9%
conserved · 5,847 of 22,613 acres
8.8 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Center has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 9°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
38″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter12–32°
Spring34–58°
Summer59–84°
Fall37–61°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Center is
Center beats the South Dakota average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
0 better23 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Center | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 7.9% | 6.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| More adults with arthritis | 29.3% | 25.8% |
Platte Health Center
15.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →