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A township of 63 people in Charles Mix County, South Dakota

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Conserved land1.1%209 of 18,727 acres

Trails6.2 mi0.2 mi per sq mi

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Health in Forbes

Compared with South Dakota

2better than SD·4worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind all close

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79.2%More adults treating high blood pressureSD 75.9% · better 87%More adults getting cholesterol checkedSD 84.8% · better 11.1%More adults who have had cancerSD 9.2% · worse

Care nearby

Platte Health CenterPlatte · 6 mi · ER · rural critical access

Horizon Health - Plankinton Medical and DentalPlankinton · 26.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 57369 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Forbes →

Natural hazards in Forbes

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Forbes flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 15 declared for Charles Mix County MapForbes vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Forbes has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 13°Winter

59° / 35°Spring

84° / 60°Summer

62° / 37°Fall

How much snow does Forbes get?About 46 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 8, with the last in spring around Apr 30.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Forbes

Nearest: Platte Public LibraryPlatte · 5.6 miles · 27 hrs a week

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Forbes Platte Lake George Torrey Lake

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