Lake Andes, SD

South Dakota · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
934 Population
$45,714 Median Income
$46,700 Home Value
$743 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
30.1 yrs Median Age
23.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
2.7
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.9
Education

People

Population934
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density1,245/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupHispanic 60.3%

Economy

2.7/5
Median Income$45,714
Per Capita Income$21,534
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty Rate23.9%
County GDP$600M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$46,700
Median Rent$743
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$990

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes14.9%
Depression22.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Jan / Jul22° / 76°
Rain24 in/yr
Snow31 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 35 (Good)

Education

2.9/5
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+77.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.45
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute16 min
Work From Home3.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Lake Andes Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$45,714
Home Value$46,700
Median Rent$743
Poverty Rate23.9%
Bachelor's Degree+23.3%
Unemployment3.8%
Avg Temperature49.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population934
Population Density1,245 per sq mi
Median Age30.1 years
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 35.4% Black 0.5% Hispanic 60.3% Other 3.8%
White35.4%
Black or African American0.5%
Hispanic or Latino60.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.8%

Language

English Only94.1%
Spanish Speakers5.9%
English 94.1% Spanish 5.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability9.3%
Health Insurance63.3%

Income

39% below avg
Median Household Income$45,714
Per Capita Income$21,534
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$916
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$66,614

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Poverty Rate23.9%
Total Establishments (County)377
County GDP$600M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation26
Healthcare Facilities26
Retail Stores52
Manufacturing14
Total Establishments377

Industry Mix

Restaurants 26 Healthcare 26 Retail 52 Manufacturing 14

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$66,614
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,700

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time16.0 min
Work From Home3.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

83% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$46,700

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied69.0%

Rental Costs

36% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$743

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,700
Effective Tax Rate (est.)7.92%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes14.9%
Heart Disease7.6%
High Blood Pressure34.9%
Asthma12.7%
COPD8.7%
Stroke4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity32.4%
Depression22.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage63.3%
Regular Checkup74.3%
Premature Death Rate16,779 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.8 / 10
Exercise Access37.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)26
Restaurants (County)26

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)3

Temperature

22°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Average49.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation24.4 in
Annual Snowfall31.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median35.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,472 ft (449 m)
Land Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,245 per sq mi
Latitude43.1560°
Longitude-98.5373°
County FIPS46023

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 27.7%

Republican +42.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.3%
High School+77.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.45

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density1,245 per sq mi
Land Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)3

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