LinnSD
A town of 26.
Population
26
residents
Median age
64.4
years
Small town
26 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Linn. Another town gets a different order.
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Linn has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter8–27°
Spring32–56°
Summer58–82°
Fall35–59°
Sep 28
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
62risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Linn is
Linn beats the South Dakota average on 4 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
4 better14 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Linn | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.6% | 12.7% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16.5% | 18.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.4% | 6.8% |
Faulkton Area Medical Center
17.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →