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South Dakota›Hughes County

Raber TownshipSD

A town of 31.

Is Raber Township a good place to live?

76% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Raber Township, where South Dakota’s towns sit at 33% and U.S. towns at 29%. No town among the 36 in South Dakota we compare has a lower owner-occupancy rate than Raber Township. Raber Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

31 people, and everyone knows the way

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

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Getting set up

Moving to Raber Township: who provides what

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

The full setup list →
PowerNorthWestern Energy13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMid-Dakota Rural WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Raber Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsPierre School District 32-2Which 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 hereHughes County AuditorHughes County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023
ZIP codes57536, 5750157536 73% · 57501 27%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 Raber Township.

Natural hazards

Very high risk in Raber Township, with inland flooding at the top

FEMA puts 64% of Raber Township’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 11% to cold waves. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.

83risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
83Very high riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingCold wavesWildfire

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

The climate in Raber Township brings snowy winters and pleasant summers

In Raber Township, the typical July afternoon high is 88°F, against 85°F in South Dakota’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.

40″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter10–31°
Spring32–58°
Summer58–85°
Fall35–61°
Sep 24
typical first frost
May 17
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy Raber Township is

A fifth of adults have been diagnosed with depression. 14% of adults report frequent mental distress in the town.

Raber TownshipSouth Dakota townsU.S. towns
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)14%15%17%
Depression (CDC PLACES)20%22%23%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)18%19%16%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)12%12%14%
26 measures vs. South Dakota
2 better24 too close to call0 worse
What stands outRaber TownshipSD
Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth9.4%12.7%
More adults getting cholesterol checked86.9%84.8%
Avera St. Mary's Hospital
25.5 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 Raber Township

11pages on Raber Township
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Raber Township; the nearest are

About Raber Township

Township in Hughes County, South Dakota

Raber Township is a township in Hughes County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population was 26 as of the 2010 census.

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Questions about Raber Township

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Raber Township, SD a good place to live?

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