Town guide
Dayton
A township of 1,006 people in Lincoln County, South Dakota
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What’s happening
Weather
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Outdoors in Dayton
Parks & trails →Conserved land0.2%53 of 28,175 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves253 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
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Living in Dayton
Health in Dayton
A−
Health Grade A−
Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with South Dakota
3better than SD
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center - CahCanton · 6.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Falls Community HealthSioux Falls · 13.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57013, 57032 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dayton →
Natural hazards in Dayton
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Dayton →
Libraries near Dayton
See all →Nearest: Harrisburg Community LibraryHarrisburg · 5.4 miles · 46 hrs a week
Where Dayton is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
South Dakota · SD · Lincoln CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Dayton
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