Town guide
Wells
A township of 19 people in Perkins County, South Dakota
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What’s happening
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Outdoors in Wells
Parks & trails →Conserved land2.8%617 of 22,340 acres
Trails9.9 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Living in Wells
Health in Wells
Compared with South Dakota
1worse than SD
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
West River Regional Medical CenterHettinger · 47.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - BisonBison · 24.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57649, 57651 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wells →
Natural hazards in Wells
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🔥 Wildfire
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Wells →
Climate in Wells
Full climate →Wells has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
32° / 10°Winter
56° / 30°Spring
82° / 54°Summer
59° / 32°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Wells →
Libraries near Wells
See all →Nearest: Bison Public LibraryBison · 24 miles · 20 hrs a week
Where Wells is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
South Dakota · SD · Perkins CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Wells
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