Brant Lake, SD

South Dakota · Metropolitan Area

Brant Lake is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 68. Residents earn $123,750 per year, which is 65% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
68 Population 425/sq mi density
$123,750 Median Income $77,199 per capita
$422,200 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$123,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$422,200 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $123,750
65% higher than US avg
Home Value $422,200
50% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 70.6%
109% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.8%
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Brant Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population68
Median Age66.3 yrs
Density425/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans75.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$123,750
Per Capita$77,199
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$22,447M

Housing

A+
Home Value$422,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity24.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression15.5%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Elevation1,605 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+70.6%
High School+97.1%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 42%
CommuteN/A
Broadband34.0%
Libraries15

Is Brant Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brant Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Brant Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brant Lake is $123,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 65% above $75,149. This places Brant Lake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brant Lake is $422,200, 50% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Brant Lake is a highly educated community — 70.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Brant Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Brant Lake has a population of 68 with a density of 425 people per square mile. The median age is 66.3 years, 70% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%).

Population

68
Total Population
425
People / sq mi
66.3yrs
Median Age
70% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 66.2%
Female 33.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Brant Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brant Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brant Lake is $123,750, which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Brant Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$123,750
65% above US avg
Per Capita Income$77,199
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
IRS Avg AGI$93,803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,989
County GDP$22,447M

Business (County)

Restaurants558
Healthcare581
Retail804
Manufacturing192

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,828
95% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.62%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home7.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Brant Lake is $422,200, 50% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$422,200
50% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,828
95% above US avg
Effective Rate1.62%
In Brant Lake, 24.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 15.5% report depression. 15.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Brant Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.8%
23% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure24.5%
Asthma7.7%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity15.3%
Depression15.5%
Mental Distress10.9%
Physical Distress8.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate61.4%
Premature Death7,472/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access90.0%
Healthcare Facilities581

Crime Rates: Brant Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Safety Score

Brant Lake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.6 inches
22% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,605 ft (489 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density425/sq mi
Coordinates43.9308°N, 96.9435°W
County FIPS46099
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 70.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (109% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.7-point margin. 34.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.2%
D 42.5%

Winner: Republican by 12.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+70.6%
109% above US avg
High School+97.1%
School Test Score5.45
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density425/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access34.0%
Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities581
Restaurants558
Retail Stores804

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home7.3%

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