SunnysideSD
A town of 63.
Population
63
residents
Median age
40.7
years
Small town
63 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
SmithvilleAshCedar ButteShyneSunnyside
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Sunnyside. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Sunnyside has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
37″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter13–36°
Spring33–59°
Summer57–85°
Fall35–63°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Sunnyside is
Sunnyside beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
2 better19 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Sunnyside | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.3% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.3% | 84.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.1% | 6.8% |
Hans P Peterson Memorial Hospital - Cah
34.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →