Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
12% of residents are under 18 in Herman Township, below both the South Dakota town median (22%) and the median of U.S. towns (22%). Only 2 of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Herman Township. Its National Register listings include Chapel Emmanuel Railroad Car and Herschell-Spillman Steam Riding Gallery. Herman Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Herman Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 2 maps from 1968 on.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Herman 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Herman Township.
Most working residents leave Herman Township for work: only 1% work in town. At 12 minutes, Herman Township’s average trip to work is against 17 minutes in South Dakota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Herman Township fell to 87 in 2023, 23 fewer than in 2013.
| Herman Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 29% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 12 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Christian School PrivateLargest elementary schoolGrades 1–2 | Grades 1–2 | 2 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Children under 18 are 12% of residents (24% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 48% of residents (36% statewide). The median age in Herman Township is 48.8 years. 34% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across South Dakota.
| Herman Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.8 years | 39.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 33% | 29% |
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.9 points. Across South Dakota, 49.2% of residents are women.
| Herman Township | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 3.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.8% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.2% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.6% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.4% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 23.3% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17.9% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 20.1% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.3% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.6% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22.7% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.5% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 19.9% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.6% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.7% | 10% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Herman Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Herman Township’s July high is 83°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Herman Township tracks South Dakota closely on all 26 CDC measures. 19% of Herman Township adults binge drink.
| Herman Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 19% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
5.9 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The biggest park or preserve is Lake Herman State Park, at 253 acres.
| Herman Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 8.2% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lake Herman State Park | — | 253 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Herman Township
About 6 of every 100 Herman Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as South Dakota.
Where Herman Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
3 places in Herman Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Herman Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
