HoldenSD
A town of 33. Nearly 16.8% of it is conserved land.
Population
33
residents
Median age
29.9
years
What makes Holden stand out
The thing Holden does most differently from other towns.
Small town
33 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Ordered by what stands out in Holden. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
16.8% of Holden is conserved land
1.4 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
16.8%conserved
16.8%
conserved · 3,865 of 22,981 acres
1.4 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Holden has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–28°
Spring33–56°
Summer58–83°
Fall35–59°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
62risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Holden is
Holden beats the South Dakota average on 6 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
6 better14 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Holden | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.7% | 12.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.8% | 9.2% |
Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital and Clinic
12.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →