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Shamrock ColonySD

This town in South Dakota has a population of 72.

Population
72
Census survey, 2020–24
Median age
35.6
years

Is Shamrock Colony a good place to live?

100% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Shamrock Colony, above both South Dakota’s towns (33%) and U.S. towns (29%). No town among the 36 in South Dakota we compare has a higher share of workers working from home than Shamrock Colony. Shamrock Colony has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

72 people, and everyone knows the way

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

Nearby towns
Barrett Township · 4 miMilford Township · 4 miRichland Township · 4 miUnion Township · 5 miFoster Township · 8 miRosedale Township · 9 mi
Getting set up

Moving to Shamrock Colony: who provides what

Shamrock Colony is unincorporated, so Beadle County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerNorthWestern Energy13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterShamrock Colony water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesBeadle CountyBeadle County provides services here
SchoolsWillow Lake School District 12-3Which 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 hereBeadle County AuditorBeadle County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023
ZIP code5732257322 100%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 Shamrock Colony.

Climate

Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Shamrock Colony

The range runs from 4° on a January night to 85° on a July afternoon, with about 44 inches of snow a winter.

44″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter8–27°
Spring33–56°
Summer59–82°
Fall35–59°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 6
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
Full pageShamrock Colony’s climate pageOpen the full Climate page
A year of weatherJuly highs 85°, January lows 4°Rain & snow44″ of snow a winter · 23 inches of rain and snow a yearHeating & coolingMostly a heating billThen and now+1.3° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy Shamrock Colony is

Shamrock Colony: 12% of adults report frequent physical distress. Among adults locally, 20% binge drink and 74% had a checkup this year.

Shamrock ColonyTypical South Dakota townTypical U.S. town
Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES)28%30%36%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)20%19%16%
Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES)74%76%79%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)9%10%12%
26 measures vs. South Dakota
8 better18 too close to call0 worse
What stands outShamrock ColonySD
Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth8.2%12.7%
Fewer adults with diabetes9%11.7%
Huron Regional Medical Center
21.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
Full pageShamrock Colony’s health reportOpen the full Health report
Everyday habitsFewer adults who get no exerciseHospitals & doctors nearby21.6 miles to an ER · Huron Regional Medical CenterHow adults are doingFewer adults in fair or poor healthEvery CDC estimateBetter than SD on 8 of 26

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

Natural hazards

Natural hazards: moderate risk in Shamrock Colony, mostly inland flooding

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.

51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
51Moderate riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingDroughtCold waves
Full pageShamrock Colony’s hazards pageOpen the full Hazards page
What it facesModerate riskFlood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on recordPast disasters18 disaster declarations · Declared for the countyGet ready2.5 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Shamrock Colony

11pages on Shamrock Colony
The big questions
HealthBetter than SD on 8 of 26 CDC measuresNatural hazardsFEMA risk higher than 51% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
PlacesLibraryDoland Community LibraryColleges
The story
Climate85° summer highs · 44″ of snow
Day to day
NewsWeatherHandbookTown SquareNeighbors
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Shamrock Colony; the nearest are

Lake Area Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Watertown46.9 mi$6,718 in-state tuitionDakota State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Madison59.5 mi$9,654 in-state tuition

College town 26 of every 100 Shamrock Colony residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.

Prices by family income, graduation and earnings →

About Shamrock Colony

Census-designated place in South Dakota, United States

Shamrock Colony is a Hutterite colony and census-designated place (CDP) in Beadle County, South Dakota, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. The population of the CDP was 88 at the 2020 census. It is in the northeast corner of the county, 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Carpenter and 32 miles (51 km) northeast of Huron, the county seat.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Questions about Shamrock Colony

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Is Shamrock Colony, SD a good place to live?

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