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Brant Lake, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Minnehaha County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
68 Population 425/sq mi density
$123,750 Median Income $77,199 per capita
$422,200 Home Value $382,279 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
142 Violent Crime/100K 1,332 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Brant Lake, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$123,750
65% above
$77,199 per capita
Home Value
$422,200
50% above
Zillow: $382,279
Violent Crime
142/100K
63% below
1,332/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.6%
109% above
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.8%
23% below
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Brant Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brant Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
165%
Home Value
150%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
209%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brant Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brant Lake residents earn a median household income of $123,750 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $77,199. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,989 business establishments, including 558 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brant Lake is $422,200 , 50% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,279. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Safety & Crime

Brant Lake reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,332/100K.

Education

70.6% of adults in Brant Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (109% above the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population68
Median Age66.3 yrs
Density425/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans68.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$123,750
Per Capita$77,199
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$22,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252

Housing

A+
Home Value$422,200
Rent
Ownership96.3%
Zillow$382,279
Housing Units62
Rent Burden25.6%

Crime

F
Violent142/100K
Property1,332/100K

Health

Obesity24.8%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,605 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+70.6%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+24.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 42%
Broadband27.0%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Brant Lake was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
38.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 558 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.