OpdahlSD
A town of 84. A regional job hub with 123 jobs.
What makes Opdahl stand out
The 2 things Opdahl does most differently from other towns.
84 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Most working residents commute out of Opdahl
Most working residents leave Opdahl for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Lake Norden (17%), Brookings (10%) and Watertown (8%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Where working residents work
Opdahl’s public schools outperform 85% of South Dakota districts
The public schools Opdahl’s kids attend outperform 85% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Elementary - 09 | PK–5 | 472 | B+ |
| Hamlin Middle School - 02 | 6–8 | 198 | C+ |
| Hamlin High School - 01 | 9–12 | 226 | B+ |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Opdahl has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
9.4% of Opdahl is conserved land
1.3 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
How healthy Opdahl is
Opdahl tracks South Dakota closely on all 26 CDC measures.
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.
Every workday, about 120 people come to Opdahl for work
Where Opdahl’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023