Civil Bend township, South Dakota
Civil Bend township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Civil Bend township is a geographic entity located in Union County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 345. The land area covers 31.16 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 345 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs | ±18.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 85 | ±43 | 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 | 85 | ±43 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 85 | ±43 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $311,400 | ±$185,143 |
| 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 | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | $106,340 | ±$68,980 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% | ±6.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 8 | ±14 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±9.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 103 | ±64 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.6% | ±15.1% |
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 CIVIL BEND
GUS Population: 344 (2024)
ID: 175650
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: BETH REESE-CLERK
33163 478TH AVENUE, JEFFERSON SD 57038-6818
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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-06 | ALLEN, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | ALLEN, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Sioux City, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SO SIOUX CITY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SO SIOUX CITY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Sioux City, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | DAKOTA CITY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | North Sioux City, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | North Sioux City, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | North Sioux City, 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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Briar Cliff University
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College | 12.3 mi away | 3303 Rebecca Street, Sioux City, IA, 51104 |
7122795200
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PONCA CARNEGIE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 200 WEST SECOND STREET, PONCA, NE, 68770 |
(402) 755-2739
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St Luke's College
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College | 13.5 mi away | 2720 Stone Park Blvd, Sioux City, IA, 51104-0263 |
7122793149
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ELK POINT-JEFFERSON COMMUNITY/SCHOOL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 402 S DOUGLAS, ELK POINT, SD, 57025 |
(605) 356-5941
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Morningside University
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College | 17.0 mi away | 1501 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA, 51106-1751 |
7122745000
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NORTH SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 601 RIVER DRIVE, NORTH SIOUX CITY, SD, 57049 |
(605) 422-2366
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Western Iowa Tech Community College
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College | 17.2 mi away | 4647 Stone Ave, Sioux City, IA, 51102-5199 |
7122748733
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JACKSON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 223 N. JOHN ST., JACKSON, NE, 68743 |
(712) 490-3192
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Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
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College | 17.9 mi away | 3320 Line Drive, Sioux City, IA, 51106 |
7122749733
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PERRY CREEK BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 2912 HAMILTON LOWER B, SIOUX CITY, IA, 51104 |
(712) 255-2926
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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 VERMILLION 2 SE, SD US, located 18.0 miles from Civil Bend township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.5° | 10.2° | 20.4° | 0.53" | — |
| February | 36.1° | 14.0° | 25.0° | 0.70" | — |
| March | 48.4° | 25.2° | 36.8° | 1.42" | — |
| April | 61.9° | 36.0° | 48.9° | 3.09" | — |
| May | 72.7° | 48.1° | 60.4° | 3.96" | — |
| June | 82.2° | 59.1° | 70.7° | 4.30" | — |
| July | 85.5° | 63.2° | 74.4° | 3.61" | — |
| August | 83.3° | 60.7° | 72.0° | 2.88" | — |
| September | 78.1° | 51.8° | 64.9° | 3.07" | — |
| October | 64.6° | 38.5° | 51.6° | 2.35" | — |
| November | 48.2° | 25.2° | 36.7° | 1.30" | — |
| December | 34.0° | 14.6° | 24.3° | 0.79" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponca city | City | 3.3 mi | — |
| Jefferson city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Elk Point city | City | 6.5 mi | — |
| North Sioux City city | City | 8.9 mi | — |
| Waterbury village | Village | 10.1 mi | — |
| Jackson village | Village | 10.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4612711980. • 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.