Frederick township, South Dakota
Frederick township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Frederick township is a geographic entity located in Brown County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 47. The land area covers 34.81 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 47 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 52.5 yrs | ±19.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 14 | ±9 | 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 | 19 | ±12 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 14 | ±9 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5 | ±8 |
| Median Home Value | $154,200 | ±$69,891 |
| 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 | $118,333 | ±$95,132 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,336 | ±$16,913 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±25.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±34.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 29 | ±20 |
| 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 FREDERICK
GUS Population: 48 (2024)
ID: 175170
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
38348 108TH ST, FREDERICK SD 57441-5714
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GUS Population: 37,495 (2024)
ID: 209455
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BROWN COUNTY AUDITOR
25 MARKET ST, STE 1, ABERDEEN SD 57401-4293
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Education
Listing 7 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Frederick | PK-05 | Frederick, SD | |
| Regular School Frederick | 06-08 | Frederick, SD | |
| Regular School Frederick | 09-12 | Frederick, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ellendale, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Ellendale, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Ellendale, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Ellendale, ND |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 6 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
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College | 13.5 mi away | 50 6th Ave S, Ellendale, ND, 58436-7105 |
8005231603
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EMMA BURNHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 403 MAIN ST, FREDERICK, SD, 57441 |
(605) 329-2241
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Northern State University
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College | 24.7 mi away | 1200 S Jay St, Aberdeen, SD, 57401-7198 |
6056263011
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ELLENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 67 1ST AVE SOUTH, ELLENDALE, ND, 58436 |
(701) 349-3852
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LEOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.1 mi away | 802 MAIN STREET, LEOLA, SD, 57456 |
(605) 439-3383
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K.O. LEE ABERDEEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.0 mi away | 215 FOURTH AVENUE SE, ABERDEEN, SD, 57401 |
(605) 626-7097
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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 COLUMBIA 8 N, SD US, located 12.8 miles from Frederick township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.5° | 0.4° | 10.9° | 0.47" | 7.7" |
| February | 26.4° | 4.5° | 15.4° | 0.44" | 6.8" |
| March | 39.3° | 17.7° | 28.5° | 0.87" | 6.1" |
| April | 55.2° | 31.1° | 43.1° | 1.77" | 3.6" |
| May | 68.2° | 44.8° | 56.5° | 3.41" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.8° | 55.7° | 66.7° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.1° | 59.9° | 71.5° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.4° | 56.9° | 69.2° | 2.62" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.9° | 46.9° | 59.9° | 2.38" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.5° | 33.0° | 45.3° | 2.11" | 0.7" |
| November | 40.7° | 19.3° | 30.0° | 0.68" | 5.7" |
| December | 26.9° | 7.3° | 17.1° | 0.50" | 7.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick town | Town | 2.4 mi | — |
| Westport town | Town | 11.2 mi | — |
| Ellendale city | City | 13.7 mi | — |
| Forbes city | City | 15.0 mi | — |
| Grassland Colony CDP | CDP | 15.6 mi | — |
| Wetonka town | Town | 16.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4601322900. • 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.