Wacker TownshipSD
A town of 16.
Is Wacker Township a good place to live?
77% of the land in Wacker Township is conserved, above both the South Dakota town median (3.3%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Wacker Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
16 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Wacker Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wacker 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 Wacker Township.
Conserved land covers nearly a third of Wacker Township
For Wacker Township, the trail network density is 0.2 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
A typical July afternoon in Wacker Township is cooler than in most of South Dakota or the rest of the country
Expect cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers in Wacker Township, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 81°, January nights drop to 4° and about 48 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The biggest natural risk in Wacker Township is cold waves, at a low overall level
45% of Wacker Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from cold waves, followed by inland flooding at 21%. Compared with 63% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in the town is lower. Households here have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2009.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A larger share of adults in Wacker Township have high blood pressure than in the typical South Dakota or U.S. town
37% of adults have obesity in Wacker Township. Among 36 South Dakota towns, just one has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Wacker Township. Of 26 CDC measures, Wacker Township beats the South Dakota average on 3 and trails it on 9.
| Wacker Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 10% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 19% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| What stands out | Wacker Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15% | 18.8% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.5% | 75.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.3% | 6.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Wacker Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wacker Township; the nearest are
About Wacker Township
Township in McPherson, South Dakota, United States
Wacker Township is one of the five townships of McPherson County, South Dakota, United States. It lies in the northeastern part of the county and borders Hoffman Township and Weber Township within McPherson County. In 2019, the population was 14.
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Questions about Wacker Township
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Is Wacker Township, SD a good place to live?
Wacker Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.