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Lake City, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Marshall County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
56
Population
255/sq mi density
$43,750
Median Income
$23,636 per capita
$175,000
Home Value
$288,984 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
449
Violent Crime/100K
1,142 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$175,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
449 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°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. The area receives 48.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,863 ft (568 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 255/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7248°N, 97.4140°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in |
Lake City has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 12°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").