Spink Township is a township in Union County, South Dakota, United States. Its population was 245 at the 2000 census. Located in western Union County, Spink Township borders the following other townships: Emmet Township — north Big Springs Township — northeastern corner Sioux Valley Township — east Richland Township — southeastern corner Brule Township — south Fairview Township, Clay County — southwestern corner Prairie Center Township, Clay County — west Garfield Township, Clay County — northwestern corner A community, also named Spink, was established in the township in 1871. At its peak, the community was strong enough to compete for the title of county seat. Toward the end of the 20th...

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Living in Spink

Work & commute in Spink

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Most working residents leave Spink for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Sioux Falls (23%), Beresford (20%) and Alcester (7%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Sioux Falls

23%

Beresford

20%

Alcester

Hawarden, IA

2%Work in townlive and work in Spink 21 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 36Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Spink

Compared with South Dakota

2better than SD·1worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind all close

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What stands out

7.2%Fewer uninsured adultsSD 8.8% · better 86.9%More adults getting cholesterol checkedSD 84.8% · better 10.5%More adults who have had cancerSD 9.2% · worse

Care nearby

Sanford Vermillion Medical CenterVermillion · 10.8 mi · ER · rural critical access

Horizon Health - Alcester DentalAlcester · 12.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 51001, 57010, 57025 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Spink →

Natural hazards in Spink

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought

0Does Spink flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 15 declared for Union County MapSpink vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Spink

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Spink has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

31° / 13°Winter

59° / 36°Spring

83° / 61°Summer

61° / 38°Fall