Gales township, South Dakota
Gales township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Gales township is a geographic entity located in Aurora County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 50. The land area covers 36.29 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 50 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 28.5 yrs | ±47 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 24 | ±13 | 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 | 51 | ±34 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 24 | ±13 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 27 | ±32 |
| Median Home Value | $187,500 | ±$56,847 |
| 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 | $80,500 | ±$2,677 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,854 | ±$8,274 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% | ±3.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3 | ±3 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±30.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 33 | ±20 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.7% | ±5.9% |
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 GALES
GUS Population: 47 (2024)
ID: 175133
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: GALES TOWNSHIP CHAIRMEN
37361 257TH STREET, WHITE LAKE SD 57383-6021
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COUNTY OF AURORA
GUS Population: 2,752 (2024)
ID: 174981
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
PO BOX 397, PLANKINTON SD 57368-0397
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Plankinton, SD | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 04-08 | Plankinton, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Platte, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Stickney, SD | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 09-12 | Plankinton, SD | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 05-08 | Plankinton, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Kimball, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Kimball, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Kimball, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Kimball, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 4 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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WHITE LAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 111 MAIN ST, WHITE LAKE, SD, 57383 |
(605) 249-2301
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KIMBALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 140 N MAIN SUITE 104, KIMBALL, SD, 57355 |
(605) 778-6690
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PLANKINTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 404 E DAVENPORT, PLANKINTON, SD, 57368 |
(605) 942-7600
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PLATTE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 310 SOUTH MAIN, PLATTE, SD, 57369 |
(605) 337-9869
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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 WHITE LAKE, SD US, located 5.1 miles from Gales township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.1° | 8.2° | 17.7° | 0.47" | 7.1" |
| February | 32.0° | 11.7° | 21.8° | 0.68" | 8.4" |
| March | 44.0° | 21.7° | 32.9° | 1.01" | 5.2" |
| April | 57.0° | 32.9° | 44.9° | 3.03" | 5.4" |
| May | 68.5° | 46.0° | 57.2° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.8° | 57.1° | 67.9° | 3.63" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.5° | 62.3° | 73.9° | 2.99" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.1° | 59.5° | 71.3° | 2.58" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.4° | 50.2° | 62.8° | 2.58" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.8° | 36.1° | 47.9° | 1.87" | 0.8" |
| November | 44.1° | 22.7° | 33.4° | 0.70" | 3.7" |
| December | 30.7° | 12.6° | 21.7° | 0.62" | 7.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lake city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
| Cedar Grove Colony CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
| Grass Ranch Colony CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
| Aurora Center CDP | CDP | 10.1 mi | — |
| Kimball city | City | 13.8 mi | — |
| Plankinton city | City | 13.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4600323300. • 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.