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Dog Ear
A township of 27 people in Tripp County, South Dakota
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Outdoors in Dog Ear
Parks & trails →Conserved land1.4%309 of 22,840 acres
Trails16 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Living in Dog Ear
Health in Dog Ear
Compared with South Dakota
1better than SD·13worse
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Winner Regional Healthcare Center - CahWinner · 12.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - MissionMission · 36.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57580, 57528 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dog Ear →
Natural hazards in Dog Ear
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Dog Ear →
Libraries near Dog Ear
See all →Nearest: Tripp County Library - Grossenburg MemorialWinner · 12.8 miles · 42 hrs a week
Where Dog Ear is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
South Dakota · SD · Tripp CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Dog Ear
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