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Gov. Frank M. Byrne House
The Gov. Frank M. Byrne House in Faulkton, South Dakota was built in about 1898 and was remodeled in 1904 and 1917. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
About Faulkton
City in South Dakota, United StatesFaulkton is a city in and county seat of Faulk County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 826 at the 2020 census. The city's nickname is "The Carousel City".
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Work & commute in Faulkton
Full picture →About one in 4 of Faulkton’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Aberdeen (8%), Redfield (5%) and Sioux Falls (5%). Half commute less than 33 miles.
Health in Faulkton
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of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 9 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Faulkton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Faulkton
Full climate →Faulkton has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Faulkton
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The public schools Faulkton’s kids attend outperform 92% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within SD. Ratings are from neighbors.
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