Oak GulchSD
A town of 19. Nearly 41.1% of it is conserved land.
Population
19
residents
Median age
75.3
years
What makes Oak Gulch stand out
The thing Oak Gulch does most differently from other towns.
Small town
19 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Outdoors
Nearly a third of Oak Gulch is conserved land
2.8 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
41.1%conserved
41.1%
conserved · 9,186 of 22,328 acres
2.8 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.
18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingStrong wind
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Oak Gulch has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
42″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter7–24°
Spring32–53°
Summer58–79°
Fall35–56°
Sep 29
typical first frost
May 6
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Oak Gulch is
Oak Gulch beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
2 better15 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Oak Gulch | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.1% | 84.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.9% | 6.8% |
Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah
22.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →