Summit, South Dakota facts for kids
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Summit, South Dakota
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Location in Roberts County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Roberts |
| Incorporated | 1897 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,015 ft (614 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 288 |
| • Density | 525.55/sq mi (202.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57266
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-62220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267597 |
Summit is a small town located in Roberts County, South Dakota, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, 288 people lived there.
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History of Summit
Summit was founded in 1892. It got its name because the town is built on a high piece of land.
Geography and Climate
Summit is located in South Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.56 square miles (1.42 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Understanding Summit's Climate
Summit experiences a type of weather called a warm-summer humid continental climate. This means it has warm and often rainy summers. The winters are usually dry and very cold, with temperatures often below freezing.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 237 | — | |
| 1910 | 545 | 130.0% | |
| 1920 | 556 | 2.0% | |
| 1930 | 431 | −22.5% | |
| 1940 | 459 | 6.5% | |
| 1950 | 431 | −6.1% | |
| 1960 | 283 | −34.3% | |
| 1970 | 332 | 17.3% | |
| 1980 | 290 | −12.7% | |
| 1990 | 267 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 281 | 5.2% | |
| 2010 | 288 | 2.5% | |
| 2020 | 288 | 0.0% | |
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Who Lives in Summit? (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 288 people living in Summit. These people lived in 112 households, and 69 of these were families. The town had about 514 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Summit were White (63.5%). A significant number were Native American (29.2%). Some people were from two or more races (6.6%). A small number were African American or Asian. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (42.9%) had children under 18 living with them. About 40% were married couples. Some households were led by a single female (10.7%) or a single male (10.7%). About 33% of households were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Summit was 32.5 years. About 35% of residents were under 18. About 25% were between 25 and 44 years old. The town had slightly more males (53.1%) than females (46.9%).
Religion
Saint John's Lutheran Church is a Christian church in Summit. It belongs to the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Transportation
You can get to Summit by bus. Jefferson Lines provides bus service to the town.
Images for kids
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Map showing Summit's location in Roberts County, South Dakota
See also
In Spanish: Summit (Dakota del Sur) para niños
