Vale’s story
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1 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 73.
Population
73
residents
Median home value
$50K
Census ACS
Household income
$40K
median
Median age
68.5
years
Small town
73 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
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Vale. 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 77% of U.S. communities.
77risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireCold waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Vale 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 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
40″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter13–36°
Spring32–58°
Summer56–84°
Fall34–62°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Vale is
Vale beats the South Dakota average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
1 better16 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Vale | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.7% | 75.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 6.7% |
VA Black Hills Healthcare System
14.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →