Independence TownshipSD
A town of 145.
Is Independence Township a good place to live?
Among 36 South Dakota towns, just one has a higher average trip to work than Independence Township. Independence Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
145 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Independence Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Independence 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 Independence Township.
More middle-aged adults than South Dakota overall
Independence Township is growing: up 2.8% since 2020, to 145 residents (2025 estimate). Adults 35 to 64 are 61% of residents (36% statewide); people 65 and older are 4% of residents (18% statewide). The median age for Independence Township comes to 49.2 years, against 39.5 years in South Dakota’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. A third of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 32% across South Dakota.
| Independence Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.2 years | 39.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 33% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Independence Township | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.9% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.4% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 0% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.6% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 31.4% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 21.4% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 4.3% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 0% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.9% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 19.6% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 13% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 23.9% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 0% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 32.6% | 10% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
In Independence Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
The midsummer high for Independence Township comes to 87°F, above both South Dakota’s towns (85°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Low risk in Independence Township, with cold waves at the top
In Independence Township, the FEMA risk score is 35 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 32% come from cold waves and 28% from inland flooding. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in nearly two thirds of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Independence Township is
A fifth of Independence Township adults say their health is fair or poor. The town does better than the South Dakota average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and worse on 10. Only 2 of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Independence Township.
| Independence Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 10% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 19% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| What stands out | Independence Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.8% | 18.8% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.1% | 75.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.5% | 6.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Conserved land covers 6.6% of Independence Township
The trail density for Independence Township comes to 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Independence 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 | 6.6% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Independence Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Independence Township; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Independence Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as South Dakota.
Questions about Independence Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Independence Township, SD a good place to live?
Independence Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.