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Linn
A township of 31 people in Hand County, South Dakota
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Health in Linn
Compared with South Dakota
4better than SD·8worse
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Faulkton Area Medical CenterFaulkton · 17.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - HighmoreHighmore · 35.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 57470 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Linn →
Natural hazards in Linn
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🔥 Wildfire
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Linn →
Climate in Linn
Full climate →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.
27° / 8°Winter
56° / 32°Spring
82° / 58°Summer
59° / 35°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Linn →
Libraries near Linn
See all →Nearest: Faulk County LibraryFaulkton · 16.7 miles · 44 hrs a week
Where Linn is
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South Dakota · SD · Hand CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
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