Racine TownshipSD
A town of 100.
Is Racine Township a good place to live?
Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Racine Township. Racine Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
100 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Racine Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Racine 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 Racine Township.
More children than South Dakota overall
Children under 18 are 44% of residents (24% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 17% of residents (36% statewide). Racine Township has grown 3.1% since 2020, to 100 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 27% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across South Dakota.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Racine Township | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 44.4% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.8% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16.7% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 0% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 0% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.3% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 14.8% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 26.7% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 16.7% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 30% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 0% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.7% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 0% | 10% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Racine Township stands out in South Dakota and nationally, with a typical July afternoon cooler than most
Racine Township’s July high is 80°F, below both South Dakota’s towns (85°F) and U.S. towns (85°F). Racine Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Racine Township is
Racine Township beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 14% of Racine Township adults have diabetes, above both the South Dakota town median (10%) and the median of U.S. towns (12%). 39% of Racine Township adults have high blood pressure.
| Racine Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 31% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 19% | 16% |
| What stands out | Racine Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.7% | 84.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.1% | 6.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Racine Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities. Since 1995, 120 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Racine Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Racine Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Racine Township; the nearest are
College town 15 of every 100 Racine Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
Questions about Racine Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Racine Township, SD a good place to live?
Racine Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. A town of 100.