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Worthen

A township of 115 people in Hanson County, South Dakota

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Conserved land6.1%1,402 of 22,882 acres

Trails1.1 mi0 mi per sq mi

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Living in Worthen

Health in Worthen

Compared with South Dakota

≈Just like South Dakota

No difference on any of 26 measures is outside the margin of error.

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Worthen tracks South Dakota closely.

Care nearby

Avera Queen of PeaceMitchell · 12.6 mi · ER · rural critical access

Access Health - MitchellMitchell · 11.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57334, 57311 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Worthen →

Natural hazards in Worthen

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought

0Does Worthen flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 23 declared for Hanson County MapWorthen vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Worthen has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

31° / 11°Winter

58° / 35°Spring

84° / 60°Summer

61° / 37°Fall

How much snow does Worthen get?About 36 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 29, with the last in spring around May 8.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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School Grade A+

The public schools Worthen’s kids attend outperform 97% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictMitchell School District 17-2Schools1

Rockport Colony Elementary- 10Elementary · Grades K–8 · 12 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within SD. Ratings are from neighbors.