Rosedale TownshipSD
A town of 46.
Is Rosedale Township a good place to live?
Rosedale Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
46 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Rosedale Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rosedale 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 Rosedale Township.
Rosedale Township has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
44% of Rosedale Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 30%. On expected storm and flood damage, Rosedale Township sits above 69% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Rosedale Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers
The typical July afternoon high in the town is 87°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults in Rosedale Township smoke cigarettes than in the typical South Dakota or U.S. town
Nearly two in five adults have obesity in Rosedale Township. Only 3 of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who get no exercise outside work than Rosedale Township. Among adults in the town, 16% have diabetes and 17% report frequent physical distress. On the CDC’s 26 measures, Rosedale Township is ahead of South Dakota on 1 and behind on 14.
| Rosedale Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 12% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| What stands out | Rosedale Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.3% | 75.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.7% | 6.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Rosedale Township has set aside 2.5% of its land for conservation
Rosedale Township’s trail network density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Rosedale 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 | 2.5% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Rosedale Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Rosedale Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Rosedale Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
Questions about Rosedale Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rosedale Township, SD a good place to live?
Rosedale Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.