Patten Consolidated School · National Register of Historic Places
Patten’s story
Patten in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 97.
Population
97
residents
Median age
36.3
years
Small town
97 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
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Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Patten has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 9°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
38″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter11–30°
Spring34–57°
Summer59–83°
Fall37–60°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Patten is
Patten beats the South Dakota average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
3 better15 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Patten | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.6% | 12.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.4% | 75.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.6% | 6.8% |
Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - Cah
16.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingDrought
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Landmarks
2 places in Patten on the National Register of Historic Places.
