Spring Valley township, South Dakota
Spring Valley township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Spring Valley township is a geographic entity located in McCook County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 399. The land area covers 35.79 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 399 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 30.6 yrs | ±21.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 147 | ±36 | 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 | 153 | ±36 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 147 | ±36 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6 | ±11 |
| Median Home Value | $409,400 | ±$185,282 |
| 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 | $107,813 | ±$17,723 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,564 | ±$11,485 |
| Poverty Rate | 0.7% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3 | ±6 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±7.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 203 | ±53 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.9% | ±10.2% |
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 SPRING VALLEY
GUS Population: 384 (2024)
ID: 134724
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
26751 449TH AVE, MONROE SD 57047-6511
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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 | PK-06 | Freeman, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Freeman, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Freeman, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Salem, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Lennox, 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 | 20.5 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 | 9.1 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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PARKER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 290 N MAIN, PARKER, SD, 57053 |
(605) 297-5552
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Sanford Medical Center
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College | 22.3 mi away | 1305 W. 18th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, 57117-5039 |
6053337544
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HARTFORD BRANCH-SIOUXLAND LIBRARIES
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 119 N MAIN AVENUE, SUITE A, HARTFORD, SD, 57033 |
(605) 367-6380
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University of Sioux Falls
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College | 22.6 mi away | 1101 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105-1699 |
6053315000
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FREEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 322 S MAIN ST, FREEMAN, SD, 57029 |
(605) 925-7003
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Augustana University
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College | 22.7 mi away | 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57197-0001 |
6052745516
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TEA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 500 W. BRIAN, TEA, SD, 57064 |
(605) 498-0281
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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 15.2 miles from Spring Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe town | Town | 4.2 mi | — |
| Canistota city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Marion city | City | 9.0 mi | — |
| Humboldt town | Town | 9.1 mi | — |
| Parker city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
| Dolton town | Town | 10.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4608761060. • 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.