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Vivian

A township of 113 people in Lyman County, South Dakota
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails2.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Vivian

Census-designated place in South Dakota, United States
98Population
1.7 sq miArea
1,896 ftElevation

Vivian is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 98 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code57576
Area code605
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Health in Vivian

Compared with South Dakota

6better than SD·6worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Avera St. Mary's HospitalPierre · 32.6 mi · ER
Access Health - PreshoPresho · 12.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 57576 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Vivian →

Natural hazards in Vivian

85
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 85% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail
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Vivian 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 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 13°Winter
58° / 33°Spring
85° / 58°Summer
62° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Presho Public LibraryPresho · 12.4 miles · 20 hrs a week
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