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Ward
A town of 34 people in South Dakota
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Health in Ward
Compared with South Dakota
2better than SD
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Avera Flandreau Hospital - CahFlandreau · 9.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - BrookingsBrookings · 18.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 57026 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ward →
Natural hazards in Ward
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Ice storms
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Ward →
Climate in Ward
Full climate →Ward has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
26° / 8°Winter
54° / 33°Spring
79° / 58°Summer
57° / 36°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Ward →
Libraries near Ward
See all →Nearest: Elkton School/Community LibraryElkton · 5.4 miles · 20 hrs a week
Where Ward is
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How things work in Ward
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