Lake County, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
11,052 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,792 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$231,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$590 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$669 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

South Dakota
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 14
Feb 1 6 20
Mar 2 7 31
Apr 3 4 45
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 7 32
Dec 1 7 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 8, SD State House District 8, SD
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Schools

Madison Elementary - 07
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Madison Middle School - 02
1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Madison High School - 01
1 miles, SE • 3.7 star

Colleges

Dakota State University
1 miles, S • 2.3 star
South Dakota State University
26 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Southeast Technical Institute
36 miles, S • 2.3 star
Stewart School
38 miles, S

Hospitals

Brookings Health System
26 miles, NE • 4.1 star

Airports

Joe Foss Field
36 miles, S • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
117 miles, N • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
183 miles, E • 1 star