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South Dakota›Roberts County

CoronaSD

A town of 72, settled in 1886.

Is Corona a good place to live?

1.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Corona, against 33% in South Dakota’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Among 36 South Dakota towns, just 2 have a lower January low than Corona. Corona has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

72 people, and everyone knows the way

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

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Getting set up

Moving to Corona: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Corona, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerOtter Tail Power11.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCorona water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Corona’s trash rules yet
SchoolsWilmot School District 54-7Which 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 hereRoberts County AuditorRoberts County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025
ZIP code5722757227 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 Corona.

Natural hazards

High risk in Corona, with inland flooding at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Corona since 1997.

70risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
70High riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 1997
5
federal disasters paid out here

FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

In Corona, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers

Corona has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 83°F, Corona’s July high is where South Dakota’s towns sit at 85°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.

51″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter7–25°
Spring32–54°
Summer58–81°
Fall35–57°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Corona than in most of South Dakota or the rest of the country

41% of adults have high blood pressure in Corona. No town among the 36 in South Dakota we compare has a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Corona. 15% of adults have diabetes in Corona.

CoronaSouth Dakota townsU.S. towns
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)41%31%35%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)15%10%12%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)15%19%16%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)13%15%17%
26 measures vs. South Dakota
4 better14 too close to call8 worse
What stands outCoronaSD
Fewer binge drinkers14.6%18.8%
More adults treating high blood pressure83.2%75.9%
More adults with heart disease9.6%6.8%
Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health
11.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

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

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Everything we know about Corona

16pages on Corona
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Corona; the nearest are

About Corona

Town in South Dakota, United States

Corona is a town in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 69 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
0.3 sq mi
Elevation
1,168 ft
ZIP code
57227
Area code
605

Questions about Corona

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Corona, SD a good place to live?

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