Black TownshipSD
A town of 135.
Is Black Township a good place to live?
Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher July high than Black Township. 53% of households own their home in Black Township, where South Dakota’s towns sit at 68% and U.S. towns at 73%. Black Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
135 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Black Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Black 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 Black Township.
A college town: 37% of residents are 18 to 24
Adults 18 to 34 are 37% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 29% of residents (36% statewide). 29% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across South Dakota. 26% never finished high school.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Black Township | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 22.4% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 36.5% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 0% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.6% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 0% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.8% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.8% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 0% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 25.7% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.6% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.1% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 0% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 28.6% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 0% | 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
Black Township has snowy winters and hot summers
Black Township has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Black Township’s January low is 12°F, close to South Dakota’s towns (9°F) and below U.S. towns (22°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Black Township stands out in South Dakota and nationally, with more of its adults who smoke cigarettes
21% of adults smoke cigarettes in Black Township. Only 1 of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Black Township. 31% of adults get no exercise outside work in Black Township.
| Black Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 12% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| What stands out | Black Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.3% | 75.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.7% | 6.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Cold waves leads a moderate hazard risk in Black Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 58% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Black Township has set aside 0.3% of its land for conservation
31 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Only 3 of the 33 South Dakota towns we compare have a lower share of conserved land than Black Township. Black Township’s trail density is 0.9 miles per square mile.
| Black Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.9 miles per square mile | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 0.3% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Black Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Black Township; the nearest are
College town 37 of every 100 Black Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
Questions about Black Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Black Township, SD a good place to live?
Black Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.