Jacobson School · National Register of Historic Places
Kennedy Township’s story
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1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 56.
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Jacobson School · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0
Is Kennedy Township a good place to live?
Kennedy Township’s median age is 71.2 years, above both the South Dakota town median (39.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Kennedy Township. Jacobson School is on the National Register of Historic Places. Kennedy Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
56 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Howard TownshipBryan TownshipChoteau Creek TownshipIndependence TownshipEast Choteau TownshipKennedy Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Kennedy Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Kennedy Township, and how to reach them.
PowerNorthWestern Energy13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRandall Community Water DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Kennedy Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsWagner School District 11-4Armour School District 21-12 districts serve Kennedy Township; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteIn personSouth Dakota has no online registration; you can register in person until 15 days before Election Day or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCharles Mix County AuditorCharles Mix County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes57313, 5738057313 72% · 57380 28%Census 2020
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 Kennedy Township.
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Kennedy Township’s year
Kennedy Township’s July high stands at 87°F, where South Dakota’s towns sit at 85°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter12–33°
Spring35–60°
Summer60–84°
Fall37–62°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
More of Kennedy Township’s adults smoke cigarettes than in the typical South Dakota or U.S. town
The share of adults in Kennedy Township who have obesity: 38%. Only 3 of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Kennedy Township. Against the South Dakota average, Kennedy Township comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 26, and behind on 12.
| Kennedy Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 10% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 14% |
26 measures vs. South Dakota
1 better13 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Kennedy Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.9% | 75.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 6.7% |
Douglas County Memorial Hospital-Cah
8.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Kennedy Township is cold waves, at a moderate overall level
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 57% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Kennedy Township, 42% come from cold waves and 25% from inland flooding.
43risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
Kennedy Township has set aside 0.9% of its land for conservation
In Kennedy Township, the trail density is 0.2 miles per square mile.
0.9%conserved
| Kennedy Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 0.9% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
0.9%
conserved · 202 of 21,886 acres
7.0 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Kennedy Township
15pages on Kennedy Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Kennedy Township; the nearest are
Mitchell Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Mitchell36.1 mi$7,524 in-state tuitionUniversity of South DakotaUniversity or college · Public · Vermillion75 mi$9,432 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Kennedy Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
Questions about Kennedy Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Kennedy Township, SD a good place to live?
Kennedy Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.