Cross Plains TownshipSD
A town of 128.
Is Cross Plains Township a good place to live?
Cross Plains Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
128 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Cross Plains Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Cross Plains 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 Cross Plains Township.
The median household income in Cross Plains Township is higher than in the typical South Dakota or U.S. town
Half commute less than 27 miles. Among 36 South Dakota towns, just 3 have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Cross Plains Township. The top destinations are Parkston (30%), Sioux Falls (18%) and Mitchell (15%).
| Cross Plains Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $152,000 | $72,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 1.3% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Cross Plains Township’s year
In Cross Plains Township, the peak summer temperature is 87°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Cross Plains Township is
Cross Plains Township: 77% of adults had a checkup this year, near the South Dakota town median (76%) and below the median of U.S. towns (79%). 29% of Cross Plains Township adults sleep under 7 hours. In Cross Plains Township, 16% of adults smoke cigarettes, and 18% binge drink.
| Cross Plains Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 19% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 31% | 35% |
| What stands out | Cross Plains Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 9.2% |
| More adults with arthritis | 28.8% | 25.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The biggest natural risk in Cross Plains Township is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 54% of U.S. communities. Paid flood insurance claims in Cross Plains Township since 2001: 9.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
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Everything we know about Cross Plains Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Cross Plains Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Cross Plains Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
100% of working residents leave Cross Plains Township for work
Where Cross Plains Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Cross Plains Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Cross Plains Township, SD a good place to live?
Cross Plains Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.