AngosturaSD
A town of 144.
Is Angostura a good place to live?
Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher July high than Angostura. 16% of the land in Angostura is conserved, above both South Dakota’s towns (3.3%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Angostura Recreation Area, at 922 acres with 5 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Angostura has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
144 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Angostura: who provides what
Angostura is unincorporated, so Fall River County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Angostura.
42% of residents are 65 or older
People 65 and older are 42% of residents (18% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 0% of residents (22% statewide). 40% of Angostura adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more, against 33% in South Dakota’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 43% and 69% women
The Census survey reached too few of Angostura’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±12.9 points. Across South Dakota, 49.2% of residents are women.
| Angostura | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.1% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.7% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 0% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 22.9% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.9% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 6.9% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 39.6% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.8% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.1% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.2% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 19.3% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 11.4% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 28.1% | 10% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Very high risk in Angostura, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Angostura’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Angostura for work: only 4% work in town. Angostura’s median household income is $105,000. The top destinations are Hot Springs (26%), Rapid City (9%) and Edgemont (6%).
| Angostura | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 3.8% | 29% | 8% |
| Median household income | $105,000 | $72,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Angostura, expect four seasons and hot summers
Angostura has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. The January low in Angostura is 14°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Angostura has set aside 15.5% of its land for conservation
5.1 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Angostura Recreation Area | 5 mi | 922 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Angostura stands out in South Dakota and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
42% of Angostura adults have high blood pressure. Among 36 South Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Angostura. 20% of Angostura adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Angostura | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 23% |
| What stands out | Angostura | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.5% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 88.3% | 84.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 6.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Angostura
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Angostura; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Angostura residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
96% of working residents leave Angostura for work
Where Angostura’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Angostura
Census-designated place in South Dakota, United States
Angostura is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Fall River County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 159 at the 2020 census. It is northeast of the center of the county, between U.S. Routes 18/385 to the northeast and Angostura Reservoir to the southwest. Residential development is primarily in the Angostura Heights area in the southern part of the CDP. The shoreline area next to the reservoir is part of the state-managed Angostura Recreation Area. The community is 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Hot Springs and 13 miles (21 km) northwest of Oelrichs.
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- Elevation
- 3,425 ft
Questions about Angostura
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Angostura, SD a good place to live?
Angostura has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.