Lake Norden, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hamlin County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
769 Population 884/sq mi density
$71,923 Median Income $30,122 per capita
$201,400 Home Value $301,451 Zillow
$956 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,923 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,400 home value, $956/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Norden, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,923
4% below
$30,122 per capita
Home Value
$201,400
29% below
Zillow: $301,451
Median Rent
$956/mo
18% below
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Lake Norden Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
71%
Rent
82%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Norden a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Norden residents earn a median household income of $71,923 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,122. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 279 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Norden is $201,400 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,451. Median rent is $956/month, with 19.0% 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 1964.

Education

20.5% of adults in Lake Norden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Norden has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population769
Median Age24.6 yrs
Density884/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born12.5%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,923
Per Capita$30,122
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

A+
Home Value$201,400
Rent$956
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$301,451
Housing Units254
Rent Burden19.0%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,695/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain23.7 in/yr
Elevation1,688 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute22 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Norden was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.363 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
12.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.