Kulm township, South Dakota
Kulm township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Kulm township is a geographic entity located in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 85. The land area covers 35.37 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 85 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 58.5 yrs | ±3.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 68 | ±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 | 88 | ±36 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 68 | ±30 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 20 | ±24 |
| Median Home Value | $420,000 | ±$58,563 |
| 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 | $111,500 | ±$17,920 |
| Per Capita Income | $100,928 | ±$52,153 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±7.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±10.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 98 | ±74 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.4% | ±25% |
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 KULM
GUS Population: 84 (2024)
ID: 113097
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
28109 409TH AVE, PARKSTON SD 57366-6209
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COUNTY OF HUTCHINSON
GUS Population: 7,416 (2024)
ID: 209459
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY AUDITOR
140 EUCLID ST, RM 128, OLIVET SD 57052-2103
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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 | Armour, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Armour, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Armour, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Delmont, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Scotland, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Wagner, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Delmont, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Ethan, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Parkston, SD | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 05-12 | Parkston, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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TRIPP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 105 S SLOAN STREET, TRIPP, SD, 57376 |
(605) 935-1422
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PARKSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 110 W MAIN ST, PARKSTON, SD, 57366 |
(605) 928-7906
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ARMOUR-CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 915 MAIN ST, ARMOUR, SD, 57313 |
(605) 724-2743
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WAGNER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 106 SHERIDAN AVE, WAGNER, SD, 57380 |
(605) 384-5248
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IHANKTONWAN COMMUNITY/COLLEGE LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 200 S MAIN, MARTY, SD, 57361 |
(605) 384-3997
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SCOTLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 221 JUNIPER STREET, SCOTLAND, SD, 57059 |
(605) 583-2340
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AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.3 mi away | 116 N. MAIN STREET, AVON, SD, 57315 |
(605) 286-3760
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TYNDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.1 mi away | 110 W 17TH AVE, TYNDALL, SD, 57066 |
(605) 589-3266
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MENNO COMMUNITY-SCHOOL LIBRARY
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Library | 24.2 mi away | 410 S 5TH STREET, MENNO, SD, 57045 |
(605) 387-5161
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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 ARMOUR, SD US, located 15.0 miles from Kulm township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.8° | 10.0° | 20.9° | 0.55" | 6.1" |
| February | 37.1° | 14.3° | 25.7° | 0.86" | 5.5" |
| March | 49.6° | 24.3° | 36.9° | 1.24" | 6.3" |
| April | 62.3° | 35.2° | 48.8° | 3.26" | 4.1" |
| May | 72.8° | 46.4° | 59.6° | 4.03" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.4° | 57.7° | 70.1° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.0° | 62.1° | 75.0° | 2.67" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.3° | 60.2° | 73.3° | 2.84" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.2° | 51.5° | 65.3° | 2.42" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.3° | 37.8° | 51.0° | 2.07" | 1.2" |
| November | 47.7° | 24.5° | 36.1° | 1.02" | 6.1" |
| December | 34.6° | 14.4° | 24.5° | 0.72" | 5.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delmont city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
| Tripp city | City | 6.6 mi | — |
| Parkston city | City | 7.4 mi | — |
| Greenwood Colony CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Clearfield Colony CDP | CDP | 11.6 mi | — |
| Kaylor CDP | CDP | 12.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4606734420. • 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.