HomerSD
A town of 24.
Population
24
residents
Median home value
$594K
Census ACS
Median age
26.9
years
Small town
24 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Natural hazards
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.
18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Homer has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
45″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–24°
Spring32–53°
Summer58–80°
Fall35–56°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 6
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Homer is
Homer beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
2 better18 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Homer | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.2% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.6% | 84.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.7% | 6.8% |
Marshall County Healthcare Center - Cah
16.6 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 →