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Homer
A township of 45 people in Day County, South Dakota
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Health in Homer
Compared with South Dakota
2better than SD·6worse
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Marshall County Healthcare Center - CahBritton · 16.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - AberdeenAberdeen · 33.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57454, 57468 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Homer →
Natural hazards in Homer
Very low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Homer →
Climate in Homer
Full climate →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.
24° / 6°Winter
53° / 32°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
56° / 35°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Homer →
Libraries near Homer
See all →Nearest: Langford Public LibraryLangford · 4.2 miles · 18 hrs a week
Where Homer is
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South Dakota · SD · Day CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Homer
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