EmersonSD
A town of 9. Nearly 31.2% of it is conserved land.
Population
9
residents
What makes Emerson stand out
The thing Emerson does most differently from other towns.
Small town
9 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Emerson. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Emerson is conserved land
3.2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
31.2%conserved
31.2%
conserved · 7,142 of 22,908 acres
3.2 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Emerson has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter8–26°
Spring32–55°
Summer57–82°
Fall34–58°
Sep 28
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.
37risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Emerson is
Emerson beats the South Dakota average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
1 better15 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Emerson | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 75.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.7% | 6.7% |
Faulkton Area Medical Center
13.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →