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West Rondell TownshipSD

A town of 66.

Population
66
2025 Census estimate · −1.5% since 2020
Median home value
$230K
Census ACS
Median age
48.6
years

Is West Rondell Township a good place to live?

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

Small town

66 people, and everyone knows the way

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

Nearby towns
Warner · 5 miEast Rondell Township · 5 miStratford · 6 miWarner Township · 7 miGem Township · 7 miLa Prairie Township · 7 mi
East Rondell TownshipWarner TownshipEast Rondell TownshipWarner TownshipWest Rondell Township
Getting set up

Moving to West Rondell Township: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in West Rondell Township, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerNorthWestern Energy13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWEB WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have West Rondell Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsWarner School District 06-5Which 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 hereBrown County AuditorBrown County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023
ZIP codes57479, 57461, 57474, 5746057479 77% · 57461 10% · 57474 7% · 57460 6%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 West Rondell Township.

Climate

West Rondell Township: four seasons and pleasant summers

A winter brings about 34 inches of snow, with January nights at 3° and July afternoons at 84°.

34″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter7–26°
Spring32–55°
Summer58–82°
Fall34–58°
Sep 26
typical first frost
May 9
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
Full pageWest Rondell Township’s climate pageOpen the page
A year of weatherJuly highs 84°, January lows 3°Rain & snow34″ of snow a winter · 22 inches of rain and snow a yearHeating & coolingMostly a heating billThen and now+1.1° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Natural hazards

Low risk in West Rondell Township, with inland flooding at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 62% of U.S. communities. Nearly two fifths of West Rondell Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 34%.

38risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
38Low riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
Full pageWest Rondell Township’s hazards pageOpen the page
What it facesLow riskFlood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on recordPast disasters17 disaster declarations · Declared for the countyGet ready5.2 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Health

How healthy West Rondell Township is

20% of West Rondell Township adults have been diagnosed with depression, against 22% in South Dakota’s towns and 23% across U.S. towns. West Rondell Township: 15% of adults report frequent mental distress.

West Rondell TownshipSouth Dakota townsU.S. towns
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)15%15%17%
Depression (CDC PLACES)20%22%23%
Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES)30%30%36%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)19%19%16%
26 measures vs. South Dakota
4 better22 too close to call0 worse
What stands outWest Rondell TownshipSD
Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth10.2%12.7%
Fewer adults who have had a stroke2.9%3.5%
Avera St. Lukes
12.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
Full pageWest Rondell Township’s health reportOpen the page
Everyday habitsFewer adults who get no exerciseHospitals & doctors nearby12.8 miles to an ER · Avera St. LukesHow adults are doingFewer adults in fair or poor healthEvery CDC estimateBetter than SD on 4 of 26

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

Outdoors

West Rondell Township keeps 6.2% of its land conserved

West Rondell Township’s trail density comes in at 0.1 miles per square mile.

6.2%conserved
West Rondell TownshipSouth Dakota townsU.S. towns
Miles of trail per square mile0.1 miles per square mile0.60.4
Conserved land6.2%3.3%4.3%
6.2%
conserved · 1,340 of 21,665 acres
3.8 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Full pageWest Rondell Township’s outdoors pageOpen the page
Trail map3.8 miles of trail, mappedPick a walkPick a walkConserved land6.2% conserved · 1,340 acres protectedQuestions“Where can I hike in West Rondell Township?”

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Keep exploring

Everything we know about West Rondell Township

14pages on West Rondell Township
The big questions
HealthBetter than SD on 4 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingNatural hazardsFEMA risk higher than 38% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
Outdoors4 mi of trails · 6% conserved landPlacesLibraryK.O. Lee Aberdeen Public LibraryCollegesNorthern State University is 12.1 mi away
The story
Town Hall & politicsClimate84° summer highs · 34″ of snow
Day to day
NewsWeatherHandbookTown SquareNeighbors
After high school

Colleges nearby

1 within 15 miles of the center of West Rondell Township

Northern State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Aberdeen12.1 mi$8,845 in-state tuition

About 11 of every 100 West Rondell Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.

Prices by family income, graduation and earnings →

Questions about West Rondell Township

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is West Rondell Township, SD a good place to live?

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