VilasSD
A town of 21.
Population
21
residents
Median age
9.8
years
Small town
21 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
HowardVilas
Vilas’s report card
Now in Vilas
Be the first to start the conversation.
Start a conversation
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Vilas. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Vilas has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–28°
Spring34–57°
Summer59–82°
Fall36–59°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Vilas is
Vilas beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
2 better18 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Vilas | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.9% | 84.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 6.8% |
Madison Regional Health System
23.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →