StrandburgSD
A town of 65, settled in 1888.
Is Strandburg a good place to live?
31% of residents live below the poverty line in Strandburg, against 9.5% in South Dakota’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Strandburg. Strandburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
65 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Strandburg: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Strandburg, 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 Strandburg.
Strandburg stands out in South Dakota and nationally: a typical July afternoon there is cooler
Strandburg’s July high is 81°F, below both South Dakota’s towns (85°F) and U.S. towns (85°F). Strandburg has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Strandburg is
Strandburg beats the South Dakota average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 28% of Strandburg adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Strandburg | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 19% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 10% | 12% |
| What stands out | Strandburg | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.4% | 75.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.9% | 9.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Strandburg faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Strandburg
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Strandburg; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Strandburg residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
About Strandburg
Town in South Dakota, United States
Strandburg is a town in southern Grant County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 63 at the 2020 census. Its name is derived from the town's founder, the Swedish John Strandburg.
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- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,680 ft
- ZIP code
- 57265
- Area code
- 605
Questions about Strandburg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Strandburg, SD a good place to live?
Strandburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.