Town guide
Washington
A township of 35 people in Aurora County, South Dakota
From your neighbors
What’s happening
Weather
Forecast →Coming up
Upcoming events
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Around town
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The Washington album
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Outdoors in Washington
Parks & trails →Conserved land39%8,723 of 22,624 acres
Trails1.3 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Living in Washington
Health in Washington
Compared with South Dakota
3better than SD·8worse
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Platte Health CenterPlatte · 12.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - Plankinton Medical and DentalPlankinton · 17.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57383, 57369 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Washington →
Natural hazards in Washington
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Washington →
Libraries near Washington
See all →Nearest: Platte Public LibraryPlatte · 12 miles · 27 hrs a week
Where Washington is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
South Dakota · SD · Aurora CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Washington
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