Lake County, SD
Living in Lake County
Bikeability19
Walkability53
Commute89
Public Transit22
Affordability73
Public Safety86
Airports11
Hospitals91
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+1.7k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate32%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector64%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$168kMedian Home Value+$60k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$517Median Monthly Rent+$128 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas18%
Utility gas45%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake County
United States45
South Dakota31
Property Crime in Lake County
United States48
South Dakota34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado21
Blizzard11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake County, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake County, SD
St Thomas School
1 miles, S
Madison Christian School
3 miles, S
Volga Christian School
22 miles, NE
McCrossan Boys Ranch
33 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Lake County, SD
Dakota State University
1 miles, SE
South Dakota State University
26 miles, NE
University of Sioux Falls
39 miles, SE
Augustana University
40 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake County, SD
Madison Regional Health System
2 miles, S
Avera Dells Area Hospital-Cah
25 miles, SE
Brookings Health System
26 miles, NE
Avera Flandreau Hospital-Cah
26 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lake County, SD
Joe Foss Field
36 miles, SE
Aberdeen Regional Airport
117 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
118 miles, S
St. Cloud Regional Airport
183 miles, NE