Big Springs township, South Dakota
Big Springs township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Big Springs township is a geographic entity located in Union County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 281. The land area covers 36.61 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 281 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44 yrs | ±9.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 123 | ±60 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 123 | ±60 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 123 | ±60 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $281,300 | ±$43,791 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,103 | ±$76,550 |
| Per Capita Income | $58,297 | ±$16,235 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% | ±3.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5 | ±8 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±5.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 189 | ±108 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 69.9% | ±19% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BIG SPRINGS
GUS Population: 277 (2024)
ID: 175649
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
30749 478TH AVE, ALCESTER SD 57001-6328
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GUS Population: 17,402 (2024)
ID: 205378
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
209 E MAIN ST, STE 200, ELK POINT SD 57025-2327
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Akron, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Akron, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Akron, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Alcester, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Alcester, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Alcester, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Alcester, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Beresford, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Beresford, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Beresford, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of South Dakota
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College | 19.2 mi away | 414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD, 57069-2390 |
6056586200
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ALCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 409 E 6TH STREET, ALCESTER, SD, 57001 |
(605) 934-2601
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Dordt University
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College | 24.9 mi away | 700 7th St SE, Sioux Center, IA, 51250-1606 |
7127226000
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HAWARDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 803 TENTH ST, HAWARDEN, IA, 51023 |
(712) 551-2244
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AKRON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 350 REED ST, AKRON, IA, 51001 |
(712) 568-2601
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BERESFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 115 SOUTH THIRD STREET, BERESFORD, SD, 57004 |
(605) 763-2782
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HUDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 316 WHEELOCK, HUDSON, SD, 57034 |
(605) 984-2179
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ELK POINT-JEFFERSON COMMUNITY/SCHOOL LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 402 S DOUGLAS, ELK POINT, SD, 57025 |
(605) 356-5941
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EDITH B SIEGRIST VERMILLION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.7 mi away | 18 CHURCH STREET, VERMILLION, SD, 57069 |
(605) 677-7060
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CENTERVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 421 FLORIDA, CENTERVILLE, SD, 57014 |
(605) 563-2540
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HAWARDEN, IA US, located 7.9 miles from Big Springs township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9° | 7.2° | 17.0° | 0.70" | 6.8" |
| February | 32.0° | 11.3° | 21.7° | 0.79" | 6.4" |
| March | 44.9° | 22.8° | 33.9° | 1.69" | 4.4" |
| April | 59.2° | 34.0° | 46.6° | 3.15" | 2.3" |
| May | 70.7° | 46.7° | 58.7° | 4.04" | 0.2" |
| June | 80.8° | 58.0° | 69.4° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.9° | 62.1° | 73.5° | 3.19" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.7° | 59.3° | 71.0° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.9° | 49.7° | 62.8° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.8° | 36.4° | 49.1° | 2.54" | 0.1" |
| November | 45.2° | 23.4° | 34.3° | 1.31" | 3.1" |
| December | 31.4° | 12.7° | 22.1° | 1.27" | 7.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcester city | City | 4.9 mi | — |
| Chatsworth city | City | 6.5 mi | — |
| Hawarden city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Akron city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
| Beresford city | City | 11.3 mi | — |
| Richland CDP | CDP | 13.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4612705460. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.