CurlewSD
A town of 13.
Population
13
residents
Small town
13 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 Curlew. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
69risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, hot summers
Curlew has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 50 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
50″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–36°
Spring34–60°
Summer59–86°
Fall37–63°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Curlew is
Curlew beats the South Dakota average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
1 better12 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Curlew | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.2% | 75.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.3% | 6.7% |
Winner Regional Healthcare Center - Cah
19.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →