Norway TownshipSD
A town of 90.
Is Norway Township a good place to live?
38% of the land in Norway Township is conserved, where South Dakota’s towns sit at 3.3% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest park or preserve is Danielson Waterfowl Production Area, at 284 acres. Norway Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
90 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Norway Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Norway 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 Norway Township.
Open space protected for good: nearly a third of Norway Township
Among 33 South Dakota towns, just one has a lower density of trails than Norway Township. Across 2 parks and preserves: 2.5 miles of trail. Parks and preserves locally: 2, covering 326 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Danielson Waterfowl Production Area | — | 284 |
| 2. Gleason Waterfowl Production Area | — | 42 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The climate in Norway Township brings snowy winters and pleasant summers
The typical July afternoon high for Norway Township comes to 82°F, below both South Dakota’s towns (85°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Norway Township is
Only 3 of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare have a higher share of adults 18 to 64 who have no health insurance than Norway Township. In Norway Township, 19% of adults have been diagnosed with depression. 14% of adults in Norway Township report frequent mental distress; 13% have diabetes.
| Norway Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 30% | 36% |
| What stands out | Norway Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 65.8% | 69.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Norway Township faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in nearly three fifths of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Norway Township break down as 38% from inland flooding and 26% from cold waves.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Norway Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Norway Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Norway Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
Questions about Norway Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Norway Township, SD a good place to live?
Norway Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.