Town guide
Washington
A township of 74 people in Clark County, South Dakota
From your neighbors
What’s happening
Weather
Forecast →Coming up
Upcoming events
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Around town
All news →Local news
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The Washington album
0 of 12 shotsNeighbors document Washington together
Outdoors in Washington
Parks & trails →Conserved land24%5,433 of 22,851 acres
Trails2.7 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
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Living in Washington
Health in Washington
Compared with South Dakota
≈Just like South Dakota
No difference on any of 26 measures is outside the margin of error.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Nothing stands out: Washington tracks South Dakota closely.
Care nearby
Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - CahDe Smet · 12.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - De Smet Medical and DentalDe Smet · 12.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57221, 57278 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Washington →
Natural hazards in Washington
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Washington →
Climate in Washington
Full climate →Washington has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
26° / 7°Winter
54° / 33°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
57° / 35°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Washington →
Libraries near Washington
See all →Nearest: Hazel L. Meyer Memorial LibraryDe Smet · 12.8 miles · 23 hrs a week
Where Washington is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
South Dakota · SD · Clark CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
Explore map →Bordering towns
How things work in Washington
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