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South Dakota›Edmunds County

Pembrook TownshipSD

A town of 28.

Is Pembrook Township a good place to live?

100% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Pembrook Township, against 33% in South Dakota’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Only 2 of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare have a lower January low than Pembrook Township. 69% of the land in Pembrook Township is conserved, above both South Dakota’s towns (3.3%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). William C. and Anna Krueger Barn is on the National Register of Historic Places. Pembrook Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

28 people, and everyone knows the way

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

Nearby towns
Ravinia TownshipBelle TownshipCortlandt TownshipRavinia TownshipBelle TownshipCortlandt TownshipPembrook Township
Getting set up

Moving to Pembrook Township: who provides what

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

The full setup list →
PowerNorthWestern Energy13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWEB WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Pembrook Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsIpswich School District 22-6Which 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 hereEdmunds County AuditorEdmunds County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025
ZIP codes57481, 5745157481 79% · 57451 21%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 Pembrook Township.

Outdoors

Conserved land covers nearly a third of Pembrook Township

12 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.

68.5%conserved
68.5%
conserved · 15,193 of 22,180 acres
12 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Natural hazards

Low risk in Pembrook Township, with cold waves at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 71% of U.S. communities.

29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
29Low riskLowerHigher
Cold wavesInland floodingHail

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

In Pembrook Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers

Pembrook Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. The July high in Pembrook Township is 83°F.

34″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter6–25°
Spring31–54°
Summer57–81°
Fall34–57°
Sep 29
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy Pembrook Township is

Pembrook Township beats the South Dakota average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 30% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Pembrook Township. Among 36 South Dakota towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Pembrook Township.

Pembrook TownshipSouth Dakota townsU.S. towns
Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES)30%30%36%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)15%15%17%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)17%19%16%
Depression (CDC PLACES)21%22%23%
26 measures vs. South Dakota
3 better21 too close to call2 worse
What stands outPembrook TownshipSD
Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth9.4%12.7%
More adults treating high blood pressure79%75.9%
More adults with arthritis29.7%25.8%
Avera St. Lukes
15.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

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

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Pembrook Township

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After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Pembrook Township; the nearest are

Questions about Pembrook Township

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Pembrook Township, SD a good place to live?

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