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Central Point TownshipSD

A town of 85.

Is Central Point Township a good place to live?

Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Central Point Township. Central Point Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

85 people, and everyone knows the way

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

Nearby towns
WaubayWaubay TownshipEgeland TownshipMorton TownshipWaubayWaubay TownshipEgeland TownshipMorton TownshipCentral Point Township
Getting set up

Moving to Central Point Township: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Central Point Township, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerNorthWestern Energy13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWEB WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Central Point Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsWaubay School District 18-3Which 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 hereDay County AuditorDay County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023
ZIP code5727357273 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 Central Point Township.

Climate

A typical July afternoon in Central Point Township is cooler than in most of South Dakota or the rest of the country

Central Point Township’s July high is 81°F, below both the South Dakota town median (85°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F). Central Point Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.

43″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter5–23°
Spring31–52°
Summer57–79°
Fall34–55°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

More of Central Point Township’s adults have diabetes than in the typical South Dakota or U.S. town

16% of adults have diabetes in Central Point Township, against 10% in South Dakota’s towns and 12% across U.S. towns. 39% of Central Point Township adults have high blood pressure. Among 36 South Dakota towns, just 1 have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Central Point Township.

Central Point TownshipSouth Dakota townsU.S. towns
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)16%10%12%
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)20%14%14%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)16%12%14%
Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES)23%16%19%
26 measures vs. South Dakota
2 better11 too close to call13 worse
What stands outCentral Point TownshipSD
Fewer binge drinkers15.8%18.8%
More adults treating high blood pressure79.3%75.9%
More adults with COPD9.6%6.7%
Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah
11.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Natural hazards

Moderate risk in Central Point Township, with inland flooding at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities.

41risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
41Moderate riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingCold wavesStrong wind

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Central Point Township

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After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Central Point Township; the nearest are

Questions about Central Point Township

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Central Point Township, SD a good place to live?

Central Point Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.