SDMap-doton-Pukwana, 2004
Pukwana Township’s story
145 years in pictures
Census counts: 164 in 1910, 233 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1941 on.
- 1881Pukwana Township is settled
Pukwana TownshipSD
A town of 145, settled in 1881.
Population
145
2025 Census estimate · +0.7% since 2020
Median home value
$336K
Census ACS
Household income
$68K
median
Median age
58.2
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Pukwana Township a good place to live?
Pukwana Township’s median age is 58.2 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 higher share of households owning their home than Pukwana Township. Pukwana Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
145 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Cleveland TownshipChamberlain TownshipRed Lake TownshipPukwana Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pukwana Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pukwana Township, and how to reach them.
PowerNorthWestern Energy13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAurora-Brule Rural Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Pukwana Township’s trash rules yet
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 hereBrule County AuditorBrule County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023
ZIP codes57325, 5737057325 53% · 57370 47%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 Pukwana Township.
Who lives here
Fewer children than South Dakota overall
Children under 18 are 0% of residents (24% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 58% of residents (36% statewide). 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across South Dakota.
58.2median age · SD 38
Pukwana TownshipSouth DakotaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
48%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma0%
High school19%
Some college22%
Associate’s31%
Bachelor’s28%
Graduate0%
| Pukwana Township | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 25% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 0% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 0% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.4% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 47.9% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 0% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 16.7% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 19.4% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.2% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 30.6% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 27.8% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 0% | 10% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Pukwana Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Pukwana Township has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Only 3 of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare have a higher July high than Pukwana Township.
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter12–32°
Spring34–59°
Summer59–84°
Fall37–62°
Oct 7
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Cold waves leads a high hazard risk in Pukwana Township
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Pukwana Township stands out in South Dakota and nationally: a larger share of its adults smoke cigarettes
19% of Pukwana Township adults smoke cigarettes, above both South Dakota’s towns (14%) and U.S. towns (14%). 28% of adults get no exercise outside work in Pukwana Township. Among 36 South Dakota towns, just 3 have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Pukwana Township.
| Pukwana Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 35% | 35% |
26 measures vs. South Dakota
0 better15 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Pukwana Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.6% | 6.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16% | 12.7% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.4% | 3.5% |
Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center
6.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Pukwana Township has set aside 2.2% of its land for conservation
2.9 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Among 33 South Dakota towns, just 3 have a lower trail density than Pukwana Township.
2.2%conserved
| Pukwana Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.2% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
2.2%
conserved · 502 of 22,586 acres
2.9 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pukwana Township
16pages on Pukwana Township
The big questions
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Pukwana Township; the nearest are
Dakota Wesleyan UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Mitchell58.7 mi$33,790 tuitionMitchell Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Mitchell60.2 mi$7,524 in-state tuitionSinte Gleska UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Mission79.8 mi$4,714 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Pukwana Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
About Pukwana Township
Town in South Dakota, United States
Pukwana is a town in Brule County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 233 at the 2020 census. Pukwana was laid out in 1881. In 1955, the local residents made a push to get the new Brule County Courthouse relocated to town, however the city of Chamberlain managed to keep it after battling petitions were made.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1881
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,558 ft
- ZIP code
- 57370
- Area code
- 605
Questions about Pukwana Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pukwana Township, SD a good place to live?
Pukwana Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.