ErwinSD
A town of 41, settled in 1882.
Is Erwin a good place to live?
Erwin’s average trip to work is 39 minutes, above both South Dakota’s towns (17 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Erwin. 35% of the land in Erwin is conserved, above both South Dakota’s towns (3.3%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Hojrup Waterfowl Production Area, at 105 acres. Erwin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
41 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Erwin: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Erwin, 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 Erwin.
Erwin has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
0.3 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hojrup Waterfowl Production Area | — | 105 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Erwin
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 70% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Erwin, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Erwin has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Erwin is 82°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Erwin stands out in South Dakota and nationally, with fewer of its adults who sleep under 7 hours
26% of Erwin adults sleep under 7 hours. Erwin beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 18% of Erwin adults binge drink.
| Erwin | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 30% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 19% | 16% |
| What stands out | Erwin | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 74.3% | 65.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.9% | 75.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.7% | 6.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Erwin
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Erwin; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Erwin residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
About Erwin
Town in South Dakota, United States
Erwin is a town in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Erwin had a population of 40.
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- Established
- 1887
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,873 ft
- ZIP code
- 57233
- Area code
- 605
Questions about Erwin
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Erwin, SD a good place to live?
Erwin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.