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1 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 54. Nearly 68.5% of it is conserved land.
Population
54
residents
Median age
27.1
years
What makes Pembrook stand out
The thing Pembrook does most differently from other towns.
Small town
54 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 Pembrook is conserved land
12 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
68.5%conserved
68.5%
conserved · 15,193 of 22,180 acres
12 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Pembrook has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–25°
Spring31–54°
Summer57–81°
Fall34–57°
Sep 29
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Pembrook is
Pembrook beats the South Dakota average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
3 better21 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Pembrook | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.4% | 12.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79% | 75.9% |
| More adults with arthritis | 29.7% | 25.8% |
Avera St. Lukes
15.3 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 →