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Lake Poinsett, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hamlin County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
413 Population 84/sq mi density
$101,136 Median Income $47,744 per capita
$446,600 Home Value $301,451 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,136 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$446,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Poinsett, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,136
35% above
$47,744 per capita
Home Value
$446,600
58% above
Zillow: $301,451
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
528/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.9%
30% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Lake Poinsett Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
135%
Home Value
158%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
130%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Poinsett a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Poinsett residents earn a median household income of $101,136 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,744. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% 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 Poinsett is $446,600 , 58% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,451. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.

Safety & Crime

Lake Poinsett reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 528/100K.

Education

43.9% of adults in Lake Poinsett hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Poinsett has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population413
Median Age58.2 yrs
Density84/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,136
Per Capita$47,744
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

A
Home Value$446,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$301,451
Housing Units672
Rent Burden20.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property528/100K

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,695/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,671 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+43.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+23.2%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute34 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Poinsett was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Brookings 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.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.