IndependenceSD
A town of 70.
Population
70
residents
Median home value
$383K
Census ACS
Household income
$129K
median
Median age
49.2
years
Small town
70 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →63°
Widespread Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
H 73° · L 60°
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Independence. Another town gets a different order.
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Independence has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 9°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter12–33°
Spring35–59°
Summer60–84°
Fall37–62°
Oct 6
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
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 35% of U.S. communities.
35risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Independence is
Independence beats the South Dakota average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
3 better13 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Independence | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.8% | 18.8% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.1% | 75.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.5% | 6.8% |
Douglas County Memorial Hospital-Cah
4.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
6.6% of Independence is conserved land
5.1 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
6.6%conserved
6.6%
conserved · 1,510 of 22,913 acres
5.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
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