Highland township, South Dakota
Highland township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Highland township is a geographic entity located in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 796. The land area covers 36.43 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 796 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 32.3 yrs | ±8.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 131 | ±30 | 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 | 131 | ±30 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 131 | ±30 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $350,000 | ±$217,757 |
| Median Gross Rent | $763 | ±$263 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,319 | ±$19,876 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,023 | ±$10,888 |
| Poverty Rate | 43.4% | ±21.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 210 | ±117 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.4% | ±13.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 204 | ±66 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.9% | ±11.6% |
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 HIGHLAND
GUS Population: 804 (2024)
ID: 134634
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
30055 388 AVE, LAKE ANDES SD 57356-7006
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COUNTY OF CHARLES MIX
GUS Population: 9,343 (2024)
ID: 174984
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 490, LAKE ANDES SD 57356-0490
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lake Andes, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lake Andes, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lake Andes, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | LYNCH, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | SPENCER, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | SPENCER, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Delmont, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Wagner, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Delmont, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Lake Andes, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 6 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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IHANKTONWAN COMMUNITY/COLLEGE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 200 S MAIN, MARTY, SD, 57361 |
(605) 384-3997
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WAGNER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 106 SHERIDAN AVE, WAGNER, SD, 57380 |
(605) 384-5248
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LAKE ANDES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 17 PARK AVENUE, LAKE ANDES, SD, 57356 |
(605) 487-7524
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AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 116 N. MAIN STREET, AVON, SD, 57315 |
(605) 286-3760
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SPENCER TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 110 WEST MAIN STREET, SPENCER, NE, 68777 |
(402) 589-1331
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ARMOUR-CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.7 mi away | 915 MAIN ST, ARMOUR, SD, 57313 |
(605) 724-2743
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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 PICKSTOWN, SD US, located 6.6 miles from Highland township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.2° | 11.7° | 21.9° | 0.51" | 5.7" |
| February | 36.9° | 14.8° | 25.9° | 0.70" | 6.4" |
| March | 47.7° | 24.4° | 36.1° | 1.09" | 5.3" |
| April | 59.3° | 35.1° | 47.2° | 3.23" | 3.2" |
| May | 70.4° | 47.3° | 58.9° | 4.03" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.2° | 58.3° | 69.8° | 3.49" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.4° | 63.9° | 75.7° | 2.51" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.5° | 61.8° | 73.7° | 2.75" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.6° | 52.6° | 65.1° | 2.43" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.1° | 38.8° | 51.0° | 2.20" | 0.1" |
| November | 48.0° | 26.3° | 37.1° | 0.76" | 3.5" |
| December | 35.4° | 16.3° | 25.8° | 0.66" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marty CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Wagner city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Pickstown town | Town | 6.5 mi | — |
| Ravinia town | Town | 6.9 mi | — |
| Gross village | Village | 10.4 mi | — |
| Lake Andes city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4602328740. • 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.