Plankinton
City in South Dakota, United States
Overview
Plankinton is a small, close-knit town in rural South Dakota known for its friendly community and peaceful atmosphere. The city boasts classic Midwestern charm, with a mix of historic architecture and local parks. It's an ideal stop for travelers seeking authentic small-town American experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
781
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.72°, -98.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,740
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
-4.8°C
Record High
45.9°C
Record Low
-32.0°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
617 mm
Internet Speed
377 Mbps
Upload
502 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
5
Parks
5
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
MHE
Distance
36 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 63/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.