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Chery

A township of 56 people in Jerauld County, South Dakota

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Conserved land16%3,647 of 22,297 acres

Trails3.2 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

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Living in Chery

Health in Chery

Compared with South Dakota

6better than SD·8worse

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

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind 1▲ 2 close

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What stands out

14.9%Fewer binge drinkersSD 18.8% · better 13.1%Fewer adults in frequent mental distressSD 15.3% · better 13.3%More adults who have had cancerSD 9.2% · worse

Care nearby

Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - CahWessington Springs · 4.9 mi · ER · rural critical access

Horizon Health - Wessington Springs DentalWessington Springs · 4.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 57382 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Chery →

Natural hazards in Chery

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought

0Does Chery flood?no paid flood claims on record 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Chery MapChery vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Chery

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Chery 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.

30° / 10°Winter

57° / 34°Spring

83° / 59°Summer

60° / 36°Fall

How much snow does Chery get?About 45 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 8, with the last in spring around May 2.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Chery

Nearest: Wessington Springs Carnegie LibraryWessington Springs · 4.7 miles · 23 hrs a week

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