Town guide
Delaware
A township of 185 people in Lincoln County, South Dakota
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What’s happening
Weather
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Outdoors in Delaware
Parks & trails →Conserved land0.7%158 of 22,844 acres
Trails5.1 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Living in Delaware
Health in Delaware
Compared with South Dakota
1worse than SD
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CahViborg · 11.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - Alcester DentalAlcester · 17.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57014, 57004, 57039 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Delaware →
Natural hazards in Delaware
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Delaware →
Where Delaware is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
South Dakota · SD · Lincoln CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Delaware
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