Wood town, South Dakota
Wood town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wood town is a geographic entity located in Mellette County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 48. The land area covers 0.25 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 | 51.5 yrs | ±4.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 24 | ±22 | 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 | 37 | ±30 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 24 | ±22 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 13 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | Less than $10,000 | — |
| 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 | $43,077 | ±$14,061 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,805 | ±$15,900 |
| Poverty Rate | 32.5% | ±40.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 13 | ±20 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±55.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 18 | ±20 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.7% | ±24.4% |
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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TOWN OF WOOD
GUS Population: 42 (2024)
ID: 175090
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY FINANCE OFFICER
118 W MAIN ST, WOOD SD 57585-9998
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COUNTY OF MELLETTE
GUS Population: 1,834 (2024)
ID: 134546
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
PO BOX C, WHITE RIVER SD 57579-0703
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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 | O'Kreek, SD | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | Mission, SD | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Mission, SD | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-08 | Mission, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Mission, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Mission, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Mission, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | White River, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | White River, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | White River, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 2 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sinte Gleska University
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College | 15.5 mi away | E. Highway 18, 101 Antelope Lake Circle, Mission, SD, 57555-0105 |
6058568100
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SINTE GLESKA UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.6 mi away | HIGHWAY 18 EAST, MAIN CAMPUS, MISSION, SD, 57555 |
(605) 856-8112
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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 WOOD, SD US, located 0.1 miles from Wood town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.9° | 11.1° | 22.5° | 0.43" | 7.1" |
| February | 37.5° | 13.2° | 25.4° | 0.64" | 8.4" |
| March | 48.0° | 22.3° | 35.1° | 1.21" | 9.2" |
| April | 58.0° | 31.8° | 44.9° | 2.42" | 8.6" |
| May | 68.8° | 43.6° | 56.2° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.4° | 54.1° | 66.7° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.5° | 60.1° | 73.8° | 2.42" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.2° | 57.9° | 72.1° | 1.94" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.7° | 48.4° | 63.0° | 1.82" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.3° | 34.9° | 48.6° | 1.55" | 2.1" |
| November | 48.0° | 23.1° | 35.5° | 0.69" | 6.5" |
| December | 36.6° | 14.3° | 25.4° | 0.51" | 8.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood town | Town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Okreek CDP | CDP | 11.2 mi | — |
| Horse Creek CDP | CDP | 13.3 mi | — |
| White River city | City | 14.1 mi | — |
| White Horse CDP | CDP | 14.2 mi | — |
| Antelope CDP | CDP | 15.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4609572620. • 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.