Prairie township, South Dakota
Prairie township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Prairie township is a geographic entity located in Union County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 255. The land area covers 34.67 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 255 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 63.3 yrs | ±46.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 105 | ±57 | 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 | 105 | ±57 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 105 | ±57 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $335,700 | ±$138,857 |
| 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 | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | $32,113 | ±$13,319 |
| Poverty Rate | 20% | ±20.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 31 | ±36 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±16.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 60 | ±43 |
| 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 PRAIRIE
GUS Population: 254 (2024)
ID: 134779
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
47543 298TH ST, ALCESTER SD 57001-6705
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GUS Population: 17,402 (2024)
ID: 205378
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
209 E MAIN ST, STE 200, ELK POINT SD 57025-2327
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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 | Akron, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Akron, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Akron, IA | |
| 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 |
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 | 19.7 mi away | 414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD, 57069-2390 |
6056586200
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BERESFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 115 SOUTH THIRD STREET, BERESFORD, SD, 57004 |
(605) 763-2782
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ALCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 409 E 6TH STREET, ALCESTER, SD, 57001 |
(605) 934-2601
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CENTERVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 421 FLORIDA, CENTERVILLE, SD, 57014 |
(605) 563-2540
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HAWARDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 803 TENTH ST, HAWARDEN, IA, 51023 |
(712) 551-2244
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HUDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 316 WHEELOCK, HUDSON, SD, 57034 |
(605) 984-2179
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AKRON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 350 REED ST, AKRON, IA, 51001 |
(712) 568-2601
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VIBORG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 114 N MAIN STREET, VIBORG, SD, 57070 |
(605) 326-5481
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CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 225 N BROADWAY, CANTON, SD, 57013 |
(605) 987-5831
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EDITH B SIEGRIST VERMILLION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.3 mi away | 18 CHURCH STREET, VERMILLION, SD, 57069 |
(605) 677-7060
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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 8.5 miles from Prairie 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 | 3.8 mi | — |
| Alcester city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
| Centerville city | City | 12.7 mi | — |
| Hawarden city | City | 13.0 mi | — |
| Chatsworth city | City | 13.8 mi | — |
| Hudson town | Town | 15.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4612751540. • 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.