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Lake Preston, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Kingsbury County County
Lake Preston, SD
At a Glance
How Lake Preston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Preston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lake Preston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lake Preston residents earn a median household income of $60,917 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,489. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 265 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Preston is $139,100 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,929. Median rent is $533/month, with 40.5% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Lake Preston reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,332/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Lake Preston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Preston has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.