Elvira township, South Dakota
Elvira township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Elvira township is a geographic entity located in Buffalo County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 41. The land area covers 47.66 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 41 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | Suppressed | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6 | ±7 | 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 | 6 | ±7 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6 | ±7 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| 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 | Data unavailable | — |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±166.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±166.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6 | ±7 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 100% | ±0% |
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 ELVIRA
GUS Population: 41 (2024)
ID: 194067
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CLERK
PO BOX 107, GANN VALLEY SD 57341-0107
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COUNTY OF BUFFALO
GUS Population: 1,825 (2024)
ID: 194048
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BUFFALO COUNTY AUDITOR
PO BOX 146, GANN VALLEY SD 57341-0146
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Education
Listing 1 local institution (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Wessington Springs, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 3 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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WESSINGTON SPRINGS CARNEGIE LIBRARY
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Library | 21.2 mi away | 109 WEST MAIN, WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD, 57382 |
(605) 539-1803
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KIMBALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.0 mi away | 140 N MAIN SUITE 104, KIMBALL, SD, 57355 |
(605) 778-6690
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COZARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 24.1 mi away | 110 E LAWLER AVE, CHAMBERLAIN, SD, 57325 |
(605) 234-4414
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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 GANN VALLEY 3 NNE, SD US, located 1.7 miles from Elvira township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6° | 3.7° | 15.1° | 0.32" | 7.8" |
| February | 31.2° | 8.6° | 19.9° | 0.61" | 9.3" |
| March | 44.5° | 19.2° | 31.8° | 0.98" | 4.6" |
| April | 57.5° | 31.1° | 44.3° | 1.69" | 5.4" |
| May | 69.6° | 44.3° | 56.9° | 3.35" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.6° | 55.6° | 67.6° | 4.22" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.3° | 60.7° | 74.0° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.7° | 58.3° | 71.5° | 2.91" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.7° | 48.1° | 62.4° | 2.82" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.9° | 32.4° | 46.6° | 1.55" | 1.8" |
| November | 44.8° | 19.9° | 32.3° | 0.71" | 2.4" |
| December | 30.6° | 9.6° | 20.1° | 0.32" | 9.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gann Valley CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Spring Valley Colony CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Fort Thompson CDP | CDP | 19.7 mi | — |
| Wessington Springs city | City | 21.2 mi | — |
| Pukwana town | Town | 21.8 mi | — |
| Kimball city | City | 22.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4601719300. • 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.