1892 · Hand County, South Dakota (1892) · Wikimedia Commons
Glendale’s story
Glendale in pictures
1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
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A town of 82. Nearly 59.1% of it is conserved land.
Population
82
residents
Median age
44.1
years
What makes Glendale stand out
The thing Glendale does most differently from other towns.
Small town
82 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
Ordered by what stands out in Glendale. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Glendale is conserved land
1.6 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
59.1%conserved
59.1%
conserved · 13,607 of 23,007 acres
1.6 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Glendale has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–29°
Spring32–56°
Summer57–82°
Fall35–59°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
62risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingWildfire
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Glendale is
Glendale beats the South Dakota average on 6 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
6 better15 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Glendale | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.9% | 12.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7% | 8.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.7% | 9.2% |
Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital and Clinic
14 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
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