Swedish Lutheran Church, 1913
Center Township’s story
Center Township in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1913 and 2 maps from 1979 on.
Explore the history →Center TownshipSD
A town of 79.
Population
79
2025 Census estimate · +2.6% since 2020
Median home value
$30K
Census ACS
Median age
59.9
years
Is Center Township a good place to live?
26% of the land in Center Township is conserved, above both South Dakota’s towns (3.3%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Center Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
79 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Washington TownshipTruro TownshipCrystal Lake TownshipCenter Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Center Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Center Township, and how to reach them.
PowerNorthWestern Energy13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAurora-Brule Rural Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Center Township’s trash rules yet
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.govWho runs elections hereAurora County AuditorAurora County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023
ZIP code5737557375 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 Center Township.
Outdoors
Conservation land takes up nearly a quarter of Center Township
8.8 miles of trail. In Center Township, the concentration of trails is 0.3 miles per square mile.
25.9%conserved
25.9%
conserved · 5,847 of 22,613 acres
8.8 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
In Center Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Center Township’s typical July afternoon high stands at 87°F, against 85°F in South Dakota’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
38″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter12–32°
Spring34–58°
Summer59–84°
Fall37–61°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Center Township is
Among adults in Center Township, 15% report frequent mental distress. Two figures for adults here: 20% have been diagnosed with depression, 13% have diabetes.
| Center Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 23% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
26 measures vs. South Dakota
0 better23 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Center Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 7.9% | 6.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| More adults with arthritis | 29.3% | 25.8% |
Platte Health Center
15.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Center Township, with cold waves at the top
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Center Township than in 52% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Center Township
16pages on Center Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Center Township; the nearest are
Dakota Wesleyan UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Mitchell31.2 mi$33,790 tuitionMitchell Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Mitchell32.3 mi$7,524 in-state tuitionDakota State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Madison81.7 mi$9,654 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Center Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
Questions about Center Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Center Township, SD a good place to live?
Center Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.