ParkSD
A town of 133. Nearly 17.6% of it is conserved land.
Population
133
residents
Median age
16.4
years
What makes Park stand out
The thing Park does most differently from other towns.
Small town
133 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →64°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
H 0° · L 56°
Local news
All →- In photos: 2026 Custer State Park Buffalo RoundupSouth Dakota News Watch · Sep 26
- Weather is perfect for the 61st annual Buffalo RoundupKBHB Radio · Sep 25
- Artists showcase Black Hills-inspired work at Buffalo Roundup Arts FestivalKOTA Territory News · Sep 24
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Park. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
17.6% of Park is conserved land
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
17.6%conserved
17.6%
conserved · 4,054 of 23,006 acres
0.6 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Reinhardt Game Production Area | — | 154 |
| 2. Reinhardt Waterfowl Production Area | — | 12 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Park 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.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter8–27°
Spring32–56°
Summer57–82°
Fall35–59°
Sep 28
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+0.7°
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 62% of U.S. communities.
62risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Park is
Park beats the South Dakota average on 4 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
4 better16 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Park | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.4% | 12.7% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 69.9% | 65.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.7% | 6.8% |
Faulkton Area Medical Center
13.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →