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A township of 545 people in Minnehaha County, South Dakota
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Township in South Dakota, United States
545Population

Edison Township is a township in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 545 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Edison for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Sioux Falls (55%), Garretson (6%) and Brandon (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Sioux Falls
55%
Garretson
6%
Brandon
5%
Sverdrup
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Edison →

Health in Edison

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2better than SD

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

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Avera Dells Area Hospital - CahDell Rapids · 10.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Falls Community HealthSioux Falls · 13 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 57030 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Edison →

Natural hazards in Edison

32
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Edison →

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Edison has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

28° / 10°Winter
56° / 34°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
59° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Garretson Branch-Siouxland LibrariesGarretson · 4.1 miles · 13 hrs a week
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