Argentine TownshipSD
A town of 18, settled in 1910.
Is Argentine Township a good place to live?
3.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Argentine Township, below both the South Dakota town median (33%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower share of households owning their home than Argentine Township. Argentine Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
18 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Argentine Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Argentine 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 Argentine Township.
Inland flooding leads a very high hazard risk in Argentine Township
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Compared with most of South Dakota and the rest of the country, a typical July afternoon in Argentine Township is hotter
Argentine Township’s July high is 90°F, above both South Dakota’s towns (85°F) and U.S. towns (85°F). Argentine Township has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Argentine Township’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical South Dakota or U.S. town
43% of adults have high blood pressure in Argentine Township. Among 36 South Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Argentine Township. 20% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Argentine Township.
| Argentine Township | 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% |
| What stands out | Argentine Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| Fewer adults in frequent mental distress | 13.4% | 15.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.9% | 6.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Argentine Township has set aside 5.1% of its land for conservation
22 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Argentine Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 5.1% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Buffalo Gap National Grassland | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Argentine Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Argentine Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Argentine Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
About Argentine Township
Township in Fall River County, South Dakota
Argentine Township is one of the three townships in Fall River County, South Dakota, United States. The majority of the county consists of unorganized territory. Argentine township is located in the northwestern corner of the county, on the Wyoming border. Burdock lies in the center of the township.
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Questions about Argentine Township
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Is Argentine Township, SD a good place to live?
Argentine Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.