MarlarSD
A town of 8. Nearly 22.6% of it is conserved land.
Population
8
residents
Median age
74.0
years
What makes Marlar stand out
The thing Marlar does most differently from other towns.
Small town
8 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 Marlar. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
22.6% of Marlar is conserved land
6.1 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
22.6%conserved
22.6%
conserved · 5,172 of 22,869 acres
6.1 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Marlar has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
45″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter11–29°
Spring33–56°
Summer58–82°
Fall36–59°
Oct 8
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.1°
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 61% of U.S. communities.
61risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingDrought
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Marlar is
Marlar beats the South Dakota average on 6 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
6 better12 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Marlar | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| Fewer adults in frequent mental distress | 13.1% | 15.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 13.3% | 9.2% |
Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - Cah
16.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →