Lake Andes, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Charles Mix County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
934 Population 1,245/sq mi density
$45,714 Median Income $21,534 per capita
$46,700 Home Value $323,708 Zillow
$743 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$45,714 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$46,700 home value, $743/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Andes, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,714
39% below
$21,534 per capita
Home Value
$46,700
83% below
Zillow: $323,708
Median Rent
$743/mo
36% below
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
31% below
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
25.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Lake Andes Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
17%
Rent
64%
Poverty
193%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
194%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Andes a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Andes residents earn a median household income of $45,714 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,534. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 377 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Andes is $46,700 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,708. Median rent is $743/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

23.3% of adults in Lake Andes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Andes has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population934
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density1,245/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,714
Per Capita$21,534
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty23.9%
County GDP$600M
Avg Weekly Wage$916

Housing

A+
Home Value$46,700
Rent$743
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$323,708
Housing Units298
Rent Burden36.3%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking25.2%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death16,779/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain24.4 in/yr
Elevation1,472 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute16 min
Broadband69.9%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Andes was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.