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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 31.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,472 ft (449 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1560°N, 98.5373°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Charles Mix County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in |
Lake Andes has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.5").