HamiltonSD
A town of 26.
Population
26
residents
Small town
26 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 Hamilton. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.
22risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingHail
11
paid flood claims since 2010
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Hamilton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
48″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–22°
Spring31–51°
Summer57–78°
Fall35–54°
Oct 9
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Hamilton is
Hamilton beats the South Dakota average on 5 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
5 better14 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Hamilton | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10% | 12.7% |
| Fewer adults in frequent mental distress | 13.5% | 15.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.1% | 6.8% |
Marshall County Healthcare Center - Cah
10.8 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 →