HuronSD
A town of 52. Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns.
Population
52
residents
Household income
$88K
median
Median age
57.5
years
What makes Huron stand out
The 2 things Huron does most differently from other towns.
Small town
52 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Lake HillPenoCedar ButteAshHuron
Huron’s report card
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Residents weigh in
Huron is #37 of 37 in SD for “Fewest uninsured”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Huron’s Town Square.
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Weather
Forecast →70°
Clear
H 79° · L 56°
Local news
All →- Mitchell Varsity Baseball @ Huronmaxpreps.com · Sep 26
- Huron vs ACHS - Boys Varsity Football 09/25/2026 | Watch Live & On Demandnfhsnetwork.com · Sep 23
- Brookings Girls Varsity Soccer @ Huronmaxpreps.com · Sep 23
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Huron. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 36% of U.S. towns
Huron beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
C+Health Grade
26 measures vs. South Dakota
2 better19 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Huron | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.6% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.4% | 84.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.2% | 6.8% |
Hans P Peterson Memorial Hospital - Cah
26.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
15th
percentile among SD towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
1.9% of Huron is conserved land
9.3 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
#9for trails in SD
1.9%
conserved · 435 of 22,807 acres
9.3 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
#14
most walkable in SD
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Huron has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
37″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–35°
Spring33–57°
Summer57–84°
Fall36–61°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →