Town guide
Hopper
A township of 61 people in Aurora County, South Dakota
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What’s happening
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Outdoors in Hopper
Parks & trails →Conserved land14%3,305 of 22,969 acres
Trails2.3 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Living in Hopper
Health in Hopper
Compared with South Dakota
≈Just like South Dakota
No difference on any of 26 measures is outside the margin of error.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Nothing stands out: Hopper tracks South Dakota closely.
Care nearby
Avera Queen of PeaceMitchell · 18.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - Plankinton Medical and DentalPlankinton · 5.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57368, 57363 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hopper →
Natural hazards in Hopper
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hopper →
Climate in Hopper
Full climate →Hopper has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
31° / 11°Winter
58° / 34°Spring
84° / 59°Summer
61° / 36°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Hopper →
Libraries near Hopper
See all →Nearest: Plankinton Community LibraryPlankinton · 5 miles · 10 hrs a week
Where Hopper is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
South Dakota · SD · Aurora CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Hopper
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