Charles A. Barber Farmstead · National Register of Historic Places
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3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 54. Nearly 13.3% of it is conserved land.
Population
54
residents
Median home value
$269K
Census ACS
Median age
32.0
years
What makes York Township stand out
The thing York Township does most differently from other towns.
Small town
54 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Natural hazards
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.
18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
York Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
42″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–24°
Spring31–52°
Summer57–79°
Fall35–55°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors
13.3% of York Township is conserved land
3.6 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
13.3%conserved
13.3%
conserved · 3,042 of 22,931 acres
3.6 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
How healthy York Township is
York Township beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
2 better16 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | York Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.1% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.7% | 84.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.1% | 6.8% |
Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah
11.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Landmarks
3 places in York Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
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