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Florence

A township of 168 people in Hamlin County, South Dakota
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Outdoors in Florence

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Conserved land22%4,889 of 22,724 acres
Trails5.7 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Hand County, South Dakota (1892)1892
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Hand County, South Dakota (1892), 1892

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Most working residents leave Florence for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Watertown (24%), Brookings (17%) and Sioux Falls (12%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Watertown
24%
Brookings
17%
Sioux Falls
12%
Estelline
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Florence →

Health in Florence

Compared with South Dakota

≈Just like South Dakota

No difference on any of 26 measures is outside the margin of error.

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Florence tracks South Dakota closely.

Care nearby

Prairie Lakes Healthcare SystemWatertown · 16.7 mi · ER
Horizon Health - Lake PrestonLake Preston · 26.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57223, 57248, 57241 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Florence →

Natural hazards in Florence

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.

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

Climate in Florence

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Florence has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 6°Winter
53° / 32°Spring
79° / 57°Summer
56° / 34°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Florence →

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Nearest: Hamlin-Codington Regional LibraryWatertown · 15.4 miles · 35 hrs a week
Famous people from FlorenceWriters, athletes, leaders and more who were born in Florence.Meet them →

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