TolstoySD
A town of 38, settled in 1907.
Is Tolstoy a good place to live?
Tolstoy’s January low is 4°F, below both the South Dakota town median (9°F) and the median of U.S. towns (22°F). Tolstoy has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
38 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Tolstoy: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Tolstoy, 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.
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Ordered by what stands out in Tolstoy.
In Tolstoy, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Tolstoy has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 4° and about 35 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Tolstoy’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical South Dakota or U.S. town
40% of adults have high blood pressure in Tolstoy, against 31% in South Dakota’s towns and 35% across U.S. towns. 14% of adults have diabetes in Tolstoy. Only 1 of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare have a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Tolstoy.
| Tolstoy | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 19% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 36% |
| What stands out | Tolstoy | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.4% | 12.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.7% | 9.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Cold waves leads a moderate hazard risk in Tolstoy
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Tolstoy
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Tolstoy; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Tolstoy residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
About Tolstoy
Town in South Dakota, United States
Tolstoy is a town in Potter County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 35 at the 2020 census. Tolstoy was laid out in 1907 and named after Leo Tolstoy.
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- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,939 ft
- ZIP code
- 57475
- Area code
- 605
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Is Tolstoy, SD a good place to live?
Tolstoy has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.