Torrey Lake township, South Dakota
Torrey Lake township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Torrey Lake township is a geographic entity located in Brule County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 225. The land area covers 35.63 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 225 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs | ±49 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 78 | ±44 | 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 | 78 | ±44 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 78 | ±44 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| 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 | $120,694 | ±$713 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,808 | ±$19,753 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | ±15.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 21 | ±33 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±20.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 48 | ±25 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 75.6% | ±38.8% |
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 TORREY LAKE
GUS Population: 221 (2024)
ID: 134631
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
36753 267TH ST, PLATTE SD 57369-7100
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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-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 | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Platte, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Platte, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Platte, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Academy, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 4 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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PLATTE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 310 SOUTH MAIN, PLATTE, SD, 57369 |
(605) 337-9869
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KIMBALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 140 N MAIN SUITE 104, KIMBALL, SD, 57355 |
(605) 778-6690
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WHITE LAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 111 MAIN ST, WHITE LAKE, SD, 57383 |
(605) 249-2301
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PLANKINTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 23.2 mi away | 404 E DAVENPORT, PLANKINTON, SD, 57368 |
(605) 942-7600
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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 ACADEMY 2NE, SD US, located 10.0 miles from Torrey Lake township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.0° | 10.6° | 20.3° | 0.51" | 5.8" |
| February | 34.7° | 14.0° | 24.4° | 0.58" | 7.7" |
| March | 46.1° | 23.9° | 35.0° | 1.12" | 6.5" |
| April | 57.9° | 34.7° | 46.3° | 2.68" | 6.8" |
| May | 69.2° | 46.6° | 57.9° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.8° | 57.8° | 68.8° | 3.89" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.8° | 62.8° | 74.8° | 3.03" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.7° | 60.3° | 72.5° | 2.99" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.9° | 50.8° | 63.8° | 2.54" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.5° | 37.2° | 49.3° | 1.82" | 1.1" |
| November | 46.1° | 24.9° | 35.5° | 0.80" | 5.4" |
| December | 33.4° | 14.8° | 24.1° | 0.50" | 8.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove Colony CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Grass Ranch Colony CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| Platte city | City | 9.9 mi | — |
| Platte Colony CDP | CDP | 13.5 mi | — |
| Bijou Hills CDP | CDP | 13.7 mi | — |
| Aurora Center CDP | CDP | 14.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4601563780. • 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.