Big Stone township, South Dakota
Big Stone township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Big Stone township is a geographic entity located in Grant County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 317. The land area covers 31.64 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 317 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 32.6 yrs | ±20.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 141 | ±62 | 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 | 141 | ±62 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 141 | ±62 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $331,600 | ±$98,327 |
| 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 | $110,759 | ±$10,502 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,734 | ±$13,702 |
| Poverty Rate | 0.2% | ±0.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1 | ±3 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±3.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 262 | ±127 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.6% | ±17.4% |
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 STONE
GUS Population: 321 (2024)
ID: 175321
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: JAMES DEWALD
48248 147TH ST., MILBANK SD 57252-5505
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COUNTY OF GRANT
GUS Population: 7,618 (2024)
ID: 209458
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
210 E 5TH AVE, MILBANK SD 57252-2433
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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 | Big Stone City, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Big Stone City, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Milbank, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Ortonville, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ORTONVILLE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | CLINTON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CLINTON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Milbank, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Milbank, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Milbank, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 8 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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GRANT COUNTY-BIG STONE CITY BRANCH
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 400 WASHINGTON, SUITE 102, BIG STONE CITY, SD, 57216 | — |
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ORTONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 412 NW 2ND STREET, ORTONVILLE, MN, 56278 |
(320) 839-2494
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GRANT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 207 EAST PARK AVE, MILBANK, SD, 57252 |
(605) 432-6543
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GRANT COUNTY-REVILLO BRANCH
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 401 N 2ND AVE, REVILLO, SD, 57259 | — |
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GRANT COUNTY-STRANDBURG BRANCH
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 118 N MAIN STREET, STRANDBURG, SD, 57265 | — |
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WILMOT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 602 MAIN STREET, WILMOT, SD, 57279 |
(605) 938-5698
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GRACEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 415 STUDDART AVENUE, GRACEVILLE, MN, 56240 |
(320) 748-7332
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MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.5 mi away | 401 6TH AVENUE, MADISON, MN, 56256 |
(320) 598-7938
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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 MILBANK, SD US, located 6.3 miles from Big Stone township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.9° | 3.5° | 12.2° | 0.71" | — |
| February | 25.6° | 6.7° | 16.1° | 0.70" | — |
| March | 37.8° | 19.0° | 28.4° | 1.18" | — |
| April | 53.8° | 31.8° | 42.8° | 2.41" | — |
| May | 67.0° | 44.5° | 55.8° | 2.89" | — |
| June | 76.9° | 56.2° | 66.6° | 3.92" | — |
| July | 81.0° | 60.2° | 70.6° | 3.80" | — |
| August | 79.1° | 57.3° | 68.2° | 3.21" | — |
| September | 71.8° | 48.0° | 59.9° | 2.60" | — |
| October | 57.9° | 34.7° | 46.3° | 2.31" | — |
| November | 40.8° | 21.9° | 31.3° | 0.93" | — |
| December | 26.5° | 9.7° | 18.1° | 0.77" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Stone City city | City | 2.9 mi | — |
| Ortonville city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Milbank city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
| Odessa city | City | 9.1 mi | — |
| Corona town | Town | 12.5 mi | — |
| Clinton city | City | 13.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4605105500. • 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.