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ArdmoreSD

A town of 5, settled in 1891.

Census survey, 2020–24

Is Ardmore a good place to live?

100% of residents live below the poverty line in Ardmore, against 9.5% in South Dakota’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Ardmore. Ardmore has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

5 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

Provo Township · 15 mi Edgemont · 21 mi Oelrichs · 24 mi

Getting set up

Moving to Ardmore: who provides what

Ardmore is unincorporated, so Fall River County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerBlack Hills Energy15.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA

WaterSouthern Black Hills WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA

Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

Trash & county servicesFall River CountyFall River County provides services here

SchoolsEdgemont School District 23-1Which school depends on your addressNCES

Register to voteIn personSouth Dakota has no online registration; you can register in person until 15 days before Election Day or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.gov

Who runs elections hereFall River County AuditorFall River County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023

ZIP code5773557735 100%Census 2020

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 Ardmore.

Natural hazards

Ardmore faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.

83risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

Inland floodingWildfireCold waves

Full pageArdmore’s hazards pageOpen the page

What it facesVery high risk Flood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on record Past disasters14 disaster declarations · Declared for the county Get ready1 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

A typical July afternoon in Ardmore is hotter than in the typical South Dakota or U.S. town

Ardmore’s July high is 90°F, above both South Dakota’s towns (85°F) and U.S. towns (85°F). Ardmore has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain.

44″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter12–39°

Spring31–61°

Summer54–86°

Fall32–64°

Sep 23

typical first frost

May 16

typical last frost

+1.2°

vs. the 20th-century average

Full pageArdmore’s climate pageOpen the page

A year of weatherJuly highs 90°, January lows 11°Rain & snow44″ of snow a winter · 18 inches of rain and snow a year Heating & coolingMostly a heating bill Then and now+1.2° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

Ardmore stands out in South Dakota and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure

43% of Ardmore adults have high blood pressure. Among 36 South Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Ardmore. 20% of Ardmore adults have been diagnosed with depression.

	Ardmore	South Dakota towns	U.S. towns
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)	43%	31%	35%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)	16%	10%	12%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)	15%	19%	16%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)	13%	15%	17%