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1 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 21. Nearly 29.1% of it is conserved land.
Population
21
residents
Median home value
$215K
Census ACS
Household income
$113K
median
Median age
35.5
years
What makes Foxton stand out
The thing Foxton does most differently from other towns.
Small town
21 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
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Outdoors
Nearly a quarter of Foxton is conserved land
6.2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
29.1%conserved
29.1%
conserved · 6,641 of 22,833 acres
6.2 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Foxton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter7–25°
Spring32–54°
Summer57–80°
Fall35–56°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.
39risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Foxton is
Foxton beats the South Dakota average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
3 better18 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Foxton | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.6% | 12.7% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 70% | 65.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.1% | 6.7% |
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
23.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →