LeolaSD
A town of 80. Nearly 35.8% of it is conserved land.
Population
80
residents
Median age
44.2
years
What makes Leola stand out
The thing Leola does most differently from other towns.
Small town
80 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
GermantownStockholmMazeppaWaverlyLeola
Leola’s report card
Now in Leola
Be the first to start the conversation.
Start a conversation
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Leola. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Leola is conserved land
3.4 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
35.8%conserved
35.8%
conserved · 7,799 of 21,764 acres
3.4 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Leola has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 59 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
59″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter7–23°
Spring31–52°
Summer57–78°
Fall35–55°
Sep 28
typical first frost
May 14
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Leola is
Leola beats the South Dakota average on 7 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
7 better16 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Leola | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.2% | 12.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.8% | 9.2% |
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
16 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: 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 59% of U.S. communities.
59risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →