Ada TownshipSD
A town of 10, settled in 1907.
Is Ada Township a good place to live?
Ada Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
10 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Ada Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ada Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ada Township.
Ada Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 7°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Compared with most of South Dakota and the rest of the country, more of Ada Township’s adults have high blood pressure
The share of adults in Ada Township who have obesity: 38%. Ada Township: 16% of adults have diabetes, against 10% in South Dakota’s towns and 12% across U.S. towns. Among 36 South Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Ada Township. Against the South Dakota average, Ada Township comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 26, and behind on 10.
| Ada Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 10% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| What stands out | Ada Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.7% | 75.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.8% | 6.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Ada Township, with cold waves at the top
FEMA puts just over two fifths of Ada Township’s expected hazard losses down to cold waves, and 29% to inland flooding. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0% of Ada Township is conserved land
Ada Township’s density of trails stands at 0.1 miles per square mile, below both the South Dakota town median (0.6) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). 4.7 miles of trail.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Ada Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Ada Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Ada Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
About Ada Township
Township in South Dakota, United States
Ada (ZIP code 57644) is a rural township in Perkins County, South Dakota, with a population of 557.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,484 ft
Questions about Ada Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ada Township, SD a good place to live?
Ada Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.