Town guide
Norden
A township of 304 people in Deuel County, South Dakota
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What’s happening
Weather
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Outdoors in Norden
Parks & trails →Conserved land10%3,662 of 35,201 acres
Trails6.7 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3named on the map
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
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Living in Norden
Work & commute in Norden
Full picture →Most working residents leave Norden for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Clear Lake (16%), Watertown (16%) and Sioux Falls (9%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
Clear Lake
16%Watertown
16%Sioux Falls
9%Brookings
7%Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Norden →
Health in Norden
Compared with South Dakota
1better than SD·1worse
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Sanford Clear Lake Medical CenterClear Lake · 10.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - BrookingsBrookings · 27.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57218, 57237, 57213 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Norden →
Natural hazards in Norden
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Norden →
Climate in Norden
Full climate →Norden has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 61 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
25° / 8°Winter
53° / 32°Spring
78° / 57°Summer
56° / 35°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Norden →
Libraries near Norden
See all →Nearest: Clear Lake City LibraryClear Lake · 8 miles · 33 hrs a week
Where Norden is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
South Dakota · SD · Deuel CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Norden
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