Lake Preston, SD
Living in Lake Preston
Bikeability38
Walkability77
Commute80
Public Transit41
Affordability100
Public Safety100
Airports8
Hospitals89
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools67
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
400Population-244 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
52%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate42%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K30%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector82%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance27%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office16%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked9%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$74kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$429Median Monthly Rent+$192 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached71%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
LP gas5%
Utility gas66%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake Preston
United States45
South Dakota31
Kingsbury County1
Property Crime in Lake Preston
United States48
South Dakota34
Kingsbury County1
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 31 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 45 | 2 | 4 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake Preston
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding24
Tornado26
Blizzard16
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake Preston, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake Preston, SD
Volga Christian School
23 miles, E
Sunny Plains Christian School
24 miles, W
St Thomas School
28 miles, SE
Madison Christian School
28 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Lake Preston, SD
Dakota State University
27 miles, SE
South Dakota State University
30 miles, E
Dakota Wesleyan University
56 miles, SW
University of Sioux Falls
66 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake Preston, SD
Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital-Cah
9 miles, W
Madison Regional Health System
28 miles, SE
Brookings Health System
30 miles, E
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc
40 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Lake Preston, SD
Joe Foss Field
62 miles, SE
Aberdeen Regional Airport
91 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
144 miles, S
Hector International Airport
179 miles, N