Wachter township, South Dakota
Wachter township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wachter township is a geographic entity located in McPherson County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 32. The land area covers 34.47 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 32 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | Suppressed | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6 | ±8 | 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 | 6 | ±8 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6 | ±8 |
| 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 | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | Data unavailable | — |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±100% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±10 |
| Civilian Labor Force, Unemployed | 0 | ±10 |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 0 | ±10 |
| 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 WACHTER
GUS Population: 32 (2024)
ID: 191532
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CLERK
10040 371ST AVE, FORBES ND 58439-9047
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COUNTY OF MCPHERSON
GUS Population: 2,307 (2024)
ID: 134545
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
PO BOX 390, LEOLA SD 57456-0390
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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 | Ellendale, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Ellendale, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Ellendale, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Ellendale, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Frederick, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Frederick, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Frederick, SD | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Leola, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Leola, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Leola, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 4 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
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College | 14.4 mi away | 50 6th Ave S, Ellendale, ND, 58436-7105 |
8005231603
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EMMA BURNHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 403 MAIN ST, FREDERICK, SD, 57441 |
(605) 329-2241
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ELLENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 67 1ST AVE SOUTH, ELLENDALE, ND, 58436 |
(701) 349-3852
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LEOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 802 MAIN STREET, LEOLA, SD, 57456 |
(605) 439-3383
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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 LEOLA, SD US, located 14.4 miles from Wachter township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.6° | 0.8° | 11.2° | 0.60" | — |
| February | 26.1° | 5.3° | 15.7° | 0.68" | — |
| March | 38.5° | 16.7° | 27.6° | 1.00" | — |
| April | 54.9° | 29.5° | 42.2° | 1.92" | — |
| May | 67.5° | 43.1° | 55.3° | 3.15" | — |
| June | 77.3° | 54.1° | 65.7° | 3.65" | — |
| July | 82.5° | 59.0° | 70.7° | 3.09" | — |
| August | 80.8° | 55.5° | 68.1° | 2.98" | — |
| September | 72.9° | 45.8° | 59.3° | 1.82" | — |
| October | 56.7° | 32.2° | 44.4° | 1.75" | — |
| November | 39.5° | 19.2° | 29.3° | 0.71" | — |
| December | 26.0° | 7.6° | 16.8° | 0.45" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes city | City | 3.6 mi | — |
| Spring Creek Colony CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Frederick town | Town | 13.4 mi | — |
| Leola city | City | 14.2 mi | — |
| Ellendale city | City | 14.3 mi | — |
| Grassland Colony CDP | CDP | 15.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4608967940. • 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.