Lesterville, SD

South Dakota

Lesterville is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 92. Residents earn $76,250 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
92 Population 460/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $43,826 per capita
$76,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,250
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $76,000
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.0%
67% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.2%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Lesterville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population92
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density460/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$43,826
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,759M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Elevation1,387 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+93.9%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute32 min
Broadband60.0%
Libraries1

Is Lesterville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lesterville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Lesterville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lesterville is $76,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lesterville is $76,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Lesterville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches, including 39.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Lesterville has a population of 92 with a density of 460 people per square mile. The median age is 60.8 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%).

Population

92
Total Population
460
People / sq mi
60.8yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Lesterville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lesterville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lesterville is $76,250, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Lesterville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,250
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,826
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
IRS Avg AGI$77,527

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)864
County GDP$1,759M

Business (County)

Restaurants74
Healthcare71
Retail106
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,942
70% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.5 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lesterville is $76,000, 73% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,000
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,942
70% above US avg
Effective Rate7.82%
In Lesterville, 38.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.2% report depression. 22.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lesterville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.2%
19% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma9.5%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.4%
Physical Inactivity22.4%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress15.9%
Physical Distress11.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.7%
Checkup Rate72.1%
Premature Death6,346/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access82.2%
Healthcare Facilities71

Crime Rates: Lesterville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Lesterville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.0 inches
34% below US avg
Snowfall39.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,387 ft (423 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density460/sq mi
Coordinates43.0386°N, 97.5906°W
County FIPS46135
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.5-point margin. 60.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.4%
D 35.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.0%
67% below US avg
High School+93.9%
School Test Score5.45
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density460/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access60.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities71
Restaurants74
Retail Stores106

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.5 min
Work from Home0.0%

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