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Kidder
A township of 59 people in Day County, South Dakota
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Health in Kidder
Compared with South Dakota
2better than SD·8worse
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Sanford Hospital Webster - CahWebster · 7.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - AberdeenAberdeen · 39.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57274, 57219 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Kidder →
Natural hazards in Kidder
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 Kidder →
Climate in Kidder
Full climate →Kidder has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 2°, 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 Kidder →
Libraries near Kidder
See all →Nearest: Webster Public LibraryWebster · 7.8 miles · 28 hrs a week
Where Kidder is
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South Dakota · SD · Day CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
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