Hanson TownshipSD
A town of 323.
Is Hanson Township a good place to live?
Only 3 of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare have a higher share of children under 18 than Hanson Township. Hanson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
323 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Hanson Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hanson 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 Hanson Township.
More middle-aged adults than South Dakota overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 51% of residents (36% statewide); people 65 and older are 6% of residents (18% statewide). At 37 years, Hanson Township’s median age is below both the South Dakota town median (39.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across South Dakota.
| Hanson Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | 39.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 33% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8 points. Across South Dakota, 49.2% of residents are women.
| Hanson Township | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 16.3% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.8% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.7% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 25.6% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.2% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.1% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 5.5% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 0% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.4% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.4% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.3% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15.8% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.7% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.4% | 10% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Hanson Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Hanson Township has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 7° and about 36 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents commute out of Hanson Township
Most working residents leave Hanson Township for work: only 2% work in town. At 14 minutes, Hanson Township’s average trip to work is below both South Dakota’s towns (17 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). The median household income in Hanson Township is $111,000.
| Hanson Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.4% | 29% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 14 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $111,000 | $72,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
How healthy Hanson Township is
Hanson Township tracks South Dakota closely on all 26 CDC measures. 30% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Hanson Township.
| Hanson Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 19% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 76% | 79% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Hanson Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Hanson Township has set aside 1.6% of its land for conservation
4.5 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Hanson Township’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Hanson Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.6% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Hanson Township
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Hanson Township
About 1 of every 100 Hanson Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
Questions about Hanson Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hanson Township, SD a good place to live?
Hanson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.