Walnut Grove TownshipSD
A town of 115.
Is Walnut Grove Township a good place to live?
Walnut Grove Township’s average trip to work is 14 minutes, below both South Dakota’s towns (17 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Walnut Grove Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
115 people, and everyone knows the way
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Moving to Walnut Grove Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove Township.
In Walnut Grove Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Walnut Grove Township has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Walnut Grove Township’s July high is 87°F, where South Dakota’s towns sit at 85°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Cold waves leads a low hazard risk in Walnut Grove Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 65% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Fewer middle-aged adults than South Dakota overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 30% of residents (36% statewide); people 65 and older are 24% of residents (18% statewide). 22% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Walnut Grove Township.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.5 points. Across South Dakota, 49.2% of residents are women.
| Walnut Grove Township | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.6% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.4% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.7% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.6% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 18% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 5.5% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 21.3% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.2% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.7% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 42% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.2% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.8% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 13.4% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.9% | 10% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Walnut Grove Township stands out in South Dakota and nationally: a larger share of its adults have high blood pressure
40% of Walnut Grove Township adults have high blood pressure. Among 36 South Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Walnut Grove Township. 20% of Walnut Grove Township adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Walnut Grove Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 19% | 16% |
| What stands out | Walnut Grove Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.6% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.1% | 84.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.8% | 6.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Walnut Grove Township has set aside 7.9% of its land for conservation
11 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
| Walnut Grove Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 7.9% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.6 | 0.4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Walnut Grove Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Walnut Grove Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Walnut Grove Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
Questions about Walnut Grove Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Walnut Grove Township, SD a good place to live?
Walnut Grove Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.