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Lake City, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Marshall County County
Lake City, SD
At a Glance
How Lake City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lake City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lake City residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,636. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 212 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake City is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,984. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Lake City reports 449 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,142/100K.
Education
26.1% of adults in Lake City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake City has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.