Greenland township, South Dakota
Greenland township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Greenland township is a geographic entity located in McCook County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 348. The land area covers 34.74 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 348 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs | ±15.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 104 | ±38 | 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 | 136 | ±42 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 104 | ±38 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 32 | ±26 |
| Median Home Value | $524,300 | ±$89,647 |
| 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 | $111,667 | ±$19,979 |
| Per Capita Income | $59,860 | ±$19,740 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 14 | ±9 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±7.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 128 | ±53 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.6% | ±5.4% |
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 GREENLAND
GUS Population: 334 (2024)
ID: 134722
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR
44894 262ND ST, CANISTOTA SD 57012-6523
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COUNTY OF MCCOOK
GUS Population: 5,771 (2024)
ID: 112965
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MCCOOK COUNTY AUDITOR
PO BOX 190, SALEM SD 57058-0190
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 08-12 | Sioux Falls, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Canistota, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Canistota, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Canistota, SD | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 05-12 | Sioux Falls, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Salem, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Marion, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Marion, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Marion, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Salem, 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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Southeast Technical College
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College | 20.3 mi away | 2320 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57107-1301 |
6053677624
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HUMBOLDT BRANCH-SIOUXLAND LIBRARIES
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 201 S MAIN STREET, HUMBOLDT, SD, 57035 |
(605) 367-8052
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Stewart School
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College Vocational | 22.2 mi away | 604 N. West Ave., Sioux Falls, SD, 57104 |
6053362775
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HARTFORD BRANCH-SIOUXLAND LIBRARIES
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 119 N MAIN AVENUE, SUITE A, HARTFORD, SD, 57033 |
(605) 367-6380
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Sanford Medical Center
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College | 22.6 mi away | 1305 W. 18th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, 57117-5039 |
6053337544
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PARKER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 290 N MAIN, PARKER, SD, 57053 |
(605) 297-5552
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University of Sioux Falls
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College | 23.0 mi away | 1101 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105-1699 |
6053315000
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COLTON BRANCH-SIOUXLAND LIBRARIES
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 402 S DAKOTA AVENUE, COLTON, SD, 57018 |
(605) 367-8021
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Augustana University
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College | 23.2 mi away | 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57197-0001 |
6052745516
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CROOKS BRANCH BOOKMOBILE-SIOUXLAND LIBRARIES
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 900 N WEST AVE, CROOKS, SD, 57020 |
(605) 367-6384
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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 SALEM 5NE, SD US, located 10.6 miles from Greenland township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.6° | 5.0° | 14.3° | 0.55" | — |
| February | 29.0° | 9.1° | 19.1° | 0.74" | — |
| March | 42.6° | 21.0° | 31.8° | 1.36" | — |
| April | 56.5° | 31.9° | 44.2° | 3.29" | — |
| May | 69.7° | 44.5° | 57.1° | 3.80" | — |
| June | 79.0° | 55.8° | 67.4° | 3.92" | — |
| July | 83.3° | 60.1° | 71.7° | 2.97" | — |
| August | 81.4° | 57.5° | 69.5° | 3.35" | — |
| September | 74.0° | 48.0° | 61.0° | 3.03" | — |
| October | 58.8° | 34.5° | 46.6° | 2.20" | — |
| November | 42.3° | 20.8° | 31.5° | 1.07" | — |
| December | 27.7° | 9.8° | 18.7° | 0.67" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose city | City | 5.3 mi | — |
| Humboldt town | Town | 5.5 mi | — |
| Canistota city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Monroe town | Town | 9.6 mi | — |
| Hartford city | City | 12.2 mi | — |
| Salem city | City | 12.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4608725940. • 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.