Town guide
Hamilton
A township of 63 people in Charles Mix County, South Dakota
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What’s happening
Weather
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Upcoming events
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Around town
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The Hamilton album
0 of 12 shotsNeighbors document Hamilton together
Outdoors in Hamilton
Parks & trails →Conserved land29%4,931 of 17,080 acres
Trails4.6 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map
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Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
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Living in Hamilton
Health in Hamilton
Compared with South Dakota
2better than SD·4worse
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Platte Health CenterPlatte · 8.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - Plankinton Medical and DentalPlankinton · 37.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 57369 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hamilton →
Natural hazards in Hamilton
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hamilton →
Climate in Hamilton
Full climate →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.
34° / 13°Winter
60° / 35°Spring
85° / 60°Summer
63° / 38°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Hamilton →
Libraries near Hamilton
See all →Nearest: Platte Public LibraryPlatte · 8.5 miles · 27 hrs a week
Where Hamilton is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
South Dakota · SD · Charles Mix CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
Explore map →Bordering towns
How things work in Hamilton
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