Smith township, South Dakota
Smith township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Smith township is a geographic entity located in Brule County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 48. The land area covers 35.86 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 48 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 57.5 yrs | ±47.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 22 | ±13 | 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 | 36 | ±20 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 22 | ±13 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 14 | ±20 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| 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 | $68,333 | ±$33,946 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,886 | ±$13,114 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | ±10.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 7 | ±8 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±20.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 48 | ±41 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.9% | ±24.6% |
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 SMITH
GUS Population: 47 (2024)
ID: 175194
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
35765 254TH ST, KIMBALL SD 57355-6517
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|
GUS Population: 5,261 (2024)
ID: 174983
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
300 S COURTLAND ST, STE 103, CHAMBERLAIN SD 57325-1599
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Platte, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Chamberlain, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Chamberlain, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Chamberlain, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Kimball, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Kimball, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Kimball, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Kimball, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Kimball, SD | |
| 3 Nearby | 6-13 | CHAMBERLAIN, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 3 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KIMBALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 140 N MAIN SUITE 104, KIMBALL, SD, 57355 |
(605) 778-6690
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COZARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 110 E LAWLER AVE, CHAMBERLAIN, SD, 57325 |
(605) 234-4414
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WHITE LAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 111 MAIN ST, WHITE LAKE, SD, 57383 |
(605) 249-2301
|
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 CHAMBERLAIN 5 S, SD US, located 11.0 miles from Smith township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.0° | 9.0° | 19.0° | 0.54" | 7.3" |
| February | 33.8° | 12.3° | 23.1° | 0.60" | 8.0" |
| March | 45.4° | 22.3° | 33.9° | 1.08" | 7.2" |
| April | 57.4° | 32.9° | 45.1° | 2.65" | 6.8" |
| May | 69.0° | 44.8° | 56.9° | 3.51" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.6° | 55.9° | 67.7° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.0° | 61.5° | 74.2° | 2.82" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.2° | 59.3° | 72.2° | 3.02" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.9° | 49.9° | 63.4° | 2.28" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.7° | 36.2° | 49.0° | 1.97" | 1.4" |
| November | 45.9° | 23.3° | 34.6° | 0.81" | 5.1" |
| December | 32.7° | 13.2° | 23.0° | 0.53" | 7.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pukwana town | Town | 5.7 mi | — |
| Kimball city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
| Ola CDP | CDP | 10.7 mi | — |
| Grass Ranch Colony CDP | CDP | 11.8 mi | — |
| Chamberlain city | City | 12.7 mi | — |
| Bijou Hills CDP | CDP | 14.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4601559540. • 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.