Star ValleySD
A town of 96. Nearly 15.3% of it is conserved land.
Population
96
residents
Household income
$104K
median
Median age
53.3
years
What makes Star Valley stand out
The thing Star Valley does most differently from other towns.
Small town
96 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Star Valley. Another town gets a different order.
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Star Valley has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 31 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
31″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–34°
Spring36–60°
Summer60–85°
Fall38–63°
Oct 13
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors
15.3% of Star Valley is conserved land
3.3 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
15.3%conserved
15.3%
conserved · 5,351 of 34,993 acres
3.3 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. South Scalp Creek Lakeside Use Area | — | 303 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
How healthy Star Valley is
Star Valley beats the South Dakota average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
3 better12 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Star Valley | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.5% | 18.8% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.8% | 75.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.9% | 6.8% |
Wagner Community Memorial Hospital - Cah
22.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, 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 43% of U.S. communities.
43risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
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