Lane, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jerauld County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
25 Population 53/sq mi density
$95,833 Median Income $33,348 per capita
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$95,833 median income, 6.3% unemployment
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lane, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,833
28% above
$33,348 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Lane Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
128%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lane a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lane residents earn a median household income of $95,833 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,348. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Education

10.0% of adults in Lane hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lane has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population25
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density53/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$95,833
Per Capita$33,348
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$172M
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$228,113
Housing Units14
Rent Burden19.5%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
Elevation1,375 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute13 min
Broadband70.0%
Internet Speed178 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lane was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Huron Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.532 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 178 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.