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Lake Andes, SD
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Lake Andes, SD
At a Glance
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)
Is Lake Andes a Good Place to Live?
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 3.8% (6% 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.
Safety & Crime
Lake Andes reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,525/100K.
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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.