Fairfield TownshipSD
A town of 250. Nearly 25.6% of it is conserved land.
What makes Fairfield Township stand out
The thing Fairfield Township does most differently from other towns.
250 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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More middle-aged adults than South Dakota overall, and fewer college graduates
Adults 35 to 64 are 65% of residents (36% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 3% of residents (22% statewide). 0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across South Dakota.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Fairfield Township | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 18% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 2.8% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 22.4% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.6% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 29.2% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 0% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.7% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 71.4% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.1% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.7% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 0% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 0% | 10% | 14.1% |
Nearly a quarter of Fairfield Township is conserved land
2.2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Fairfield Township has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Fairfield Township is
Fairfield Township beats the South Dakota average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Fairfield Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| More adults who get no exercise | 28.9% | 24.1% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.