Capitola TownshipSD
A town of 267.
Is Capitola Township a good place to live?
35% of residents live below the poverty line in Capitola Township, above both South Dakota’s towns (9.5%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 36 South Dakota towns, just 1 have a lower average trip to work than Capitola Township. 12% of the land in Capitola Township is conserved, where South Dakota’s towns sit at 3.3% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest park or preserve is Mirage Game Production Area, at 369 acres. Capitola Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
267 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Capitola Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Capitola 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 Capitola Township.
More children than South Dakota overall
Children under 18 are 42% of residents (24% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 24% of residents (36% statewide). 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across South Dakota.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 32% and 63% women
The Census survey reached too few of Capitola Township’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±15.8 points. Across South Dakota, 49.2% of residents are women.
| Capitola Township | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 27.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.6% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.3% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.9% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.9% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 2.1% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.5% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.2% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 35.1% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 18.6% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 12.4% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.2% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.7% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.1% | 10% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
The schools Capitola Township’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Doland School District 56-2. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Colony Elementary - 05Largest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 24 | – |
| Hillside Colony High School - 07Largest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | – | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Capitola Township has 0.0 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
The top destinations are Aberdeen (13%), Doland (7%) and Sioux Falls (7%). Half commute less than 48 miles.
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Capitola Township faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 71% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Capitola Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Capitola Township has cold winters and warm summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 4° and about 23 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Capitola Township has set aside 12.1% of its land for conservation
5.2 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The trail density in Capitola Township is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mirage Game Production Area | — | 369 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
How healthy Capitola Township is
Capitola Township tracks South Dakota closely on all 26 CDC measures. 30% of Capitola Township adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Capitola Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 76% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 19% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Capitola Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Capitola Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Capitola Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
100% of working residents leave Capitola Township for work
Where Capitola Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Capitola Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Capitola Township, SD a good place to live?
Capitola Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.