Town guide
Fairview
A township of 130 people in Hanson County, South Dakota
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What’s happening
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Outdoors in Fairview
Parks & trails →Conserved land5%1,168 of 23,491 acres
Trails17 mi0.5 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Living in Fairview
Health in Fairview
Compared with South Dakota
1better than SD
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Avera Queen of PeaceMitchell · 13.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - MitchellMitchell · 15.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57311, 57340 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Fairview →
Natural hazards in Fairview
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Fairview →
Climate in Fairview
Full climate →Fairview has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
30° / 10°Winter
58° / 34°Spring
83° / 59°Summer
60° / 36°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Fairview →
Libraries near Fairview
See all →Nearest: Mitchell Public LibraryMitchell · 14.7 miles · 60 hrs a week
Where Fairview is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
South Dakota · SD · Hanson CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Fairview
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