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Dudley

A township of 83 people in Aurora County, South Dakota

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Outdoors in Dudley

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Conserved land13%2,841 of 22,140 acres

Trails2.1 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

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Health in Dudley

Compared with South Dakota

1worse than SD

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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What stands out

10.2%More adults who have had cancerSD 9.2% · worse

Care nearby

Avera Queen of PeaceMitchell · 19.7 mi · ER · rural critical access

Horizon Health - Plankinton Medical and DentalPlankinton · 7.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57375, 57368 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dudley →

Natural hazards in Dudley

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought

0Does Dudley flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 20 declared for Aurora County MapDudley vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Dudley

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Dudley has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 9°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

31° / 11°Winter

58° / 34°Spring

84° / 59°Summer

61° / 37°Fall

How much snow does Dudley get?About 38 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 5, with the last in spring around May 3.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Dudley →

Libraries near Dudley

Nearest: Plankinton Community LibraryPlankinton · 6.9 miles · 10 hrs a week

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