HillsideSD
A town of 50. Nearly 89.1% of it is conserved land.
Population
50
residents
Median age
11.5
years
What makes Hillside stand out
The thing Hillside does most differently from other towns.
Small town
50 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Outdoors
Nearly a third of Hillside is conserved land
3.5 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
89.1%conserved
89.1%
conserved · 20,462 of 22,969 acres
3.5 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.
25risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Hillside has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 35 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
35″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter7–26°
Spring31–55°
Summer56–81°
Fall33–57°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Hillside is
Hillside beats the South Dakota average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
1 better19 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Hillside | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.3% | 75.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 6.8% |
Bowdle Hospital - Cah
17.1 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 →