HamiltonSD
A town of 31. Nearly 28.9% of it is conserved land.
Population
31
residents
Median age
65.2
years
What makes Hamilton stand out
The thing Hamilton does most differently from other towns.
Small town
31 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →73°
Mostly Cloudy
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hamilton. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
Nearly a quarter of Hamilton is conserved land
4.6 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
28.9%conserved
28.9%
conserved · 4,931 of 17,080 acres
4.6 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gray State Public Shooting Area | 1.2 mi | 1,048 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Snowy winters, hot summers
Hamilton has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
46″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter13–34°
Spring35–60°
Summer60–85°
Fall38–63°
Oct 8
typical first frost
Apr 30
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 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 | Hamilton | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.2% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87% | 84.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.1% | 9.2% |
Platte Health Center
8.7 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 →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →