GlenSD
A town of 12. Nearly 74.3% of it is conserved land.
Population
12
residents
Median age
52.0
years
What makes Glen stand out
The thing Glen does most differently from other towns.
Small town
12 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
RoscoeSangamonBryantGloverNorth BryantCottonwood LakeGlen
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Glen. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Glen is conserved land
8.5 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
74.3%conserved
74.3%
conserved · 16,906 of 22,744 acres
8.5 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.
25risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Glen has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
47″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter7–25°
Spring31–54°
Summer56–80°
Fall33–56°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Glen is
Glen beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
2 better20 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Glen | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.2% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.2% | 84.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.2% | 6.8% |
Bowdle Hospital - Cah
13.4 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 →