Town guide
Independence
A township of 36 people in Day County, South Dakota
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What’s happening
Weather
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Outdoors in Independence
Parks & trails →Conserved land32%7,270 of 22,924 acres
Trails0.8 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map
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Living in Independence
Health in Independence
Compared with South Dakota
2better than SD·7worse
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Sanford Hospital Webster - CahWebster · 15.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - AberdeenAberdeen · 40.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57468, 57454, 57261 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Independence →
Natural hazards in Independence
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 Independence →
Climate in Independence
Full climate →Independence has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
23° / 6°Winter
52° / 31°Spring
78° / 57°Summer
55° / 35°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Independence →
Libraries near Independence
See all →Nearest: Langford Public LibraryLangford · 10.1 miles · 18 hrs a week
Where Independence is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
South Dakota · SD · Day CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Independence
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