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A town of 229. Nearly 40.9% of it is conserved land.
Population
229
residents
Median home value
$651K
Census ACS
Household income
$105K
median
Median age
63.6
years
Jobs based here
32
A commuter town
What makes Kosciusko stand out
The thing Kosciusko does most differently from other towns.
Small town
229 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Weather
Forecast →52°
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
H 0° · L 54°
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Kosciusko. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Kosciusko is conserved land
0.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
40.9%conserved
40.9%
conserved · 10,850 of 26,507 acres
0.8 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pickerel Lake Recreation Area - East Unit | 0.3 mi | 281 |
| 2. Pickerel Lake Recreation Area | — | 356 |
| 3. Pickerel Lake Recreation Area - West Unit | — | 75 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Kosciusko
Most working residents leave Kosciusko for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Webster (18%), Waubay (9%) and Sisseton (5%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Kosciusko1%
Webster18%
Waubay9%
Sisseton5%
Waubay5%
23 mi
median commute distance
32
jobs based in Kosciusko
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Kosciusko has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter5–22°
Spring31–51°
Summer57–78°
Fall35–54°
Oct 12
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Kosciusko is
Kosciusko beats the South Dakota average on 4 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
4 better11 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Kosciusko | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.3% | 18.8% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.6% | 75.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.8% | 6.8% |
Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System
15.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.
41risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Get outside
1 miles of trails in Kosciusko
40.9% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
2
Pickerel Lake Recreation Area356 acres
3
Pickerel Lake Recreation Area - West Unit75 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US