Norris TownshipSD
A town of 198, settled in 1909.
Is Norris Township a good place to live?
69% of residents live below the poverty line in Norris Township, above both South Dakota’s towns (9.5%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower median age than Norris Township. Norris Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
198 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Norris Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Norris 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 Norris Township.
The schools Norris Township’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the White River School District 47-1. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Elementary - 08Largest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 43 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Snowy winters and hot summers in Norris Township
Norris Township has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Norris Township’s July high is 88°F, where South Dakota’s towns sit at 85°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults say their health is fair or poor in Norris Township than in most of South Dakota or the rest of the country
34% of Norris Township adults say their health is fair or poor. No town among the 36 in South Dakota we compare has a higher share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Norris Township. 20% of Norris Township adults report frequent physical distress.
| Norris Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 16% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 15% | 17% |
| What stands out | Norris Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.4% | 9.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 34% | 12.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Norris Township
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Norris Township has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
4.7 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. The trail density in Norris Township is 0.2 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Norris Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Norris Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Norris Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
About Norris Township
Census-designated place in South Dakota, United States
Norris is an unincorporated community in Mellette County, South Dakota, United States. It is not specifically tracked by the Census Bureau, but is included in the census-designated place of the same name. The population of the CDP was 150 at the 2020 census. Norris has a post office that serves the 57560 ZIP code area. The zip code includes the town of Corn Creek. Norris was laid out in 1910 and named after a nephew of the town's merchant.
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- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,530 ft
- ZIP code
- 57560
- Area code
- 605
Questions about Norris Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Norris Township, SD a good place to live?
Norris Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.