Town guide
Center
A township of 100 people in Aurora County, South Dakota
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What’s happening
Weather
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Outdoors in Center
Parks & trails →Conserved land26%5,847 of 22,613 acres
Trails8.8 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1913
From Center’s story
Swedish Lutheran Church, 1913
Photo · Library of Congress
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Living in Center
Health in Center
Compared with South Dakota
3worse than SD
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Platte Health CenterPlatte · 15.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - Plankinton Medical and DentalPlankinton · 13.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57375, 57383 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Center →
Natural hazards in Center
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Center →
Climate in Center
Full climate →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.
32° / 12°Winter
58° / 34°Spring
84° / 59°Summer
61° / 37°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Center →
Libraries near Center
See all →Nearest: Plankinton Community LibraryPlankinton · 13.4 miles · 10 hrs a week
Where Center is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
South Dakota · SD · Aurora CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Center
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