Glenwood township, South Dakota
Glenwood township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Glenwood township is a geographic entity located in Clay County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 220. The land area covers 35.99 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 220 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs | ±13.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 90 | ±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 | 90 | ±43 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 90 | ±43 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $355,000 | ±$120,694 |
| 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 | $84,600 | ±$44,665 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,256 | ±$7,917 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% | ±2.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4 | ±6 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±7.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 132 | ±61 |
| 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 GLENWOOD
GUS Population: 225 (2024)
ID: 175229
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
46594 300TH ST, BERESFORD SD 57004-6222
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GUS Population: 15,245 (2024)
ID: 134541
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
211 W MAIN ST, STE 200, VERMILLION SD 57069-2056
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Alcester, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Alcester, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Alcester, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Alcester, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Beresford, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Beresford, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Beresford, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Centerville, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Centerville, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Centerville, 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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University of South Dakota
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College | 18.4 mi away | 414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD, 57069-2390 |
6056586200
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BERESFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 115 SOUTH THIRD STREET, BERESFORD, SD, 57004 |
(605) 763-2782
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CENTERVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 421 FLORIDA, CENTERVILLE, SD, 57014 |
(605) 563-2540
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ALCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 409 E 6TH STREET, ALCESTER, SD, 57001 |
(605) 934-2601
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VIBORG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 114 N MAIN STREET, VIBORG, SD, 57070 |
(605) 326-5481
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IRENE SCHOOL/COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 130 E STATE ST, IRENE, SD, 57037 |
(605) 263-3311
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EDITH B SIEGRIST VERMILLION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 18 CHURCH STREET, VERMILLION, SD, 57069 |
(605) 677-7060
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HAWARDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.1 mi away | 803 TENTH ST, HAWARDEN, IA, 51023 |
(712) 551-2244
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HURLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 603 CENTER AVENUE, HURLEY, SD, 57036 |
(605) 238-5680
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HUDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.0 mi away | 316 WHEELOCK, HUDSON, SD, 57034 |
(605) 984-2179
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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 CENTERVILLE 6 SE, SD US, located 2.5 miles from Glenwood township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9° | 6.8° | 16.9° | 0.44" | 5.2" |
| February | 31.9° | 11.0° | 21.4° | 0.63" | 6.0" |
| March | 44.9° | 22.9° | 33.9° | 1.38" | 4.5" |
| April | 58.5° | 34.0° | 46.3° | 2.69" | 2.9" |
| May | 70.2° | 46.8° | 58.5° | 3.87" | 0.1" |
| June | 80.4° | 58.1° | 69.3° | 4.29" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.4° | 61.7° | 73.0° | 3.05" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.9° | 59.1° | 70.5° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.4° | 49.6° | 62.5° | 3.12" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.5° | 36.1° | 48.8° | 2.32" | 0.7" |
| November | 45.1° | 22.7° | 33.9° | 1.23" | 5.0" |
| December | 31.3° | 12.0° | 21.6° | 0.66" | 6.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford city | City | 4.4 mi | — |
| Centerville city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| Alcester city | City | 11.6 mi | — |
| Wakonda town | Town | 13.0 mi | — |
| Viborg city | City | 14.4 mi | — |
| Irene city | City | 15.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4602724660. • 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.