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NaplesSD

A town of 41, settled in 1888.

Is Naples a good place to live?

53% of residents live below the poverty line in Naples, against 9.5% in South Dakota’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher average trip to work than Naples. Naples has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

41 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Getting set up

Moving to Naples: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Naples, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerNorthWestern Energy13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSioux Rural Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Naples’ trash rules yet
SchoolsHamlin School District 28-3Which school depends on your addressNCES
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.gov
Who runs elections hereClark County AuditorClark County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023
ZIP code5727157271 100%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 Naples.

Climate

Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Naples

Naples has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 82°F, Naples’ July high is where South Dakota’s towns sit at 85°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.

41″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter6–25°
Spring32–54°
Summer57–80°
Fall35–56°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Natural hazards

Low risk in Naples, with cold waves at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 61% of U.S. communities.

39risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
39Low riskLowerHigher
Cold wavesInland floodingHail
1
federal disasters paid out here

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Health

How healthy Naples is

Naples beats the South Dakota average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 29% of Naples adults sleep under 7 hours.

NaplesSouth Dakota townsU.S. towns
Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES)29%30%36%
Get no exercise (CDC PLACES)27%22%25%
Depression (CDC PLACES)21%22%23%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)17%19%16%
26 measures vs. South Dakota
3 better18 too close to call5 worse
What stands outNaplesSD
Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth8.6%12.7%
More adults screened for colon cancer70%65.5%
More adults with COPD8.1%6.7%
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
21.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

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Everything we know about Naples

15pages on Naples
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Naples; the nearest are

About Naples

Town in South Dakota, United States

Naples is a town in Clark County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 38 at the 2020 census. A post office operated in Naples from 1888 to 1971. The town takes its name from Naples, Italy.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
0.1 sq mi
Elevation
1,785 ft
Area code
605

Questions about Naples

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Naples, SD a good place to live?

Naples has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.