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Hanson

A township of 305 people in Hanson County, South Dakota
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Outdoors in Hanson

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Conserved land1.6%367 of 22,925 acres
Trails4.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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Living in Hanson

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Most working residents leave Hanson for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Mitchell (27%), Sioux Falls (17%) and Emery (9%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Mitchell
27%
Sioux Falls
17%
Emery
9%
Alexandria
8%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hanson →

Health in Hanson

Compared with South Dakota

≈Just like South Dakota

No difference on any of 26 measures is outside the margin of error.

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Hanson tracks South Dakota closely.

Care nearby

Avera Queen of PeaceMitchell · 5.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - MitchellMitchell · 6.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57301, 57340 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hanson →

Natural hazards in Hanson

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hanson →

Climate in Hanson

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Hanson has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 10°Winter
58° / 34°Spring
83° / 60°Summer
61° / 36°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Hanson →

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Nearest: Mitchell Public LibraryMitchell · 6.5 miles · 60 hrs a week
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South Dakota · SD · Hanson CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →

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