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Hoffman

A township of 23 people in McPherson County, South Dakota
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Conserved land64%14,639 of 22,787 acres
Trails6.5 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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Township in McPherson County, South Dakota
23Population

Hoffman Township is one of the five townships of McPherson County, South Dakota, United States. It lies in the northeastern part of the county and borders Wacker Township and Weber Township within McPherson County. In 2019, the population was 24.

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7worse than SD

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Ashley Medical CenterAshley · 23.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - AberdeenAberdeen · 35.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57456, 57457 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hoffman →

Natural hazards in Hoffman

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail
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Hoffman has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 7°Winter
52° / 30°Spring
79° / 56°Summer
55° / 34°Fall
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Nearest: Leola Public LibraryLeola · 6.7 miles · 20 hrs a week
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