Turkey Valley township, South Dakota
Turkey Valley township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Turkey Valley township is a geographic entity located in Yankton County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 166. The land area covers 35.75 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 166 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs | ±14.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 47 | ±21 | 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 | 47 | ±21 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 47 | ±21 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $528,400 | ±$417,215 |
| 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 | $122,679 | ±$18,491 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,765 | ±$10,270 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4 | ±6 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±12.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 82 | ±49 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.5% | ±18% |
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 TURKEY VALLEY
GUS Population: 165 (2024)
ID: 113178
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CHAIRMAN
29232 448TH AVE, IRENE SD 57037-5321
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GUS Population: 23,509 (2024)
ID: 175009
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
321 W 3RD ST, STE 100, YANKTON SD 57078
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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 | Viborg, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Centerville, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Centerville, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Centerville, 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 | PK-06 | Wakonda, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Irene, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Irene, 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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Mount Marty University
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College | 20.5 mi away | 1105 W. 8th Street, Yankton, SD, 57078-3724 |
6056681545
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IRENE SCHOOL/COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 130 E STATE ST, IRENE, SD, 57037 |
(605) 263-3311
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Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
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College | 20.6 mi away | 501 Summit, Yankton, SD, 57078-3899 | — |
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VIBORG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 114 N MAIN STREET, VIBORG, SD, 57070 |
(605) 326-5481
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HURLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 603 CENTER AVENUE, HURLEY, SD, 57036 |
(605) 238-5680
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CENTERVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 421 FLORIDA, CENTERVILLE, SD, 57014 |
(605) 563-2540
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PARKER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 290 N MAIN, PARKER, SD, 57053 |
(605) 297-5552
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FREEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 322 S MAIN ST, FREEMAN, SD, 57029 |
(605) 925-7003
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MENNO COMMUNITY-SCHOOL LIBRARY
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Library | 19.7 mi away | 410 S 5TH STREET, MENNO, SD, 57045 |
(605) 387-5161
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YANKTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 515 WALNUT, YANKTON, SD, 57078 |
(605) 668-5276
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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 16.8 miles from Turkey 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Colony CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Irene city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Viborg city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| Wakonda town | Town | 10.2 mi | — |
| Hurley city | City | 11.8 mi | — |
| Volin town | Town | 12.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4613564460. • 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.