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Long Lake, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · McPherson County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
17 Population 61/sq mi density
$58,438 Median Income $32,641 per capita
$28,800 Home Value $236,161 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,438 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$28,800 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Long Lake, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,438
22% below
$32,641 per capita
Home Value
$28,800
90% below
Zillow: $236,161
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
311 sunny days/yr

How Long Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
10%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Long Lake a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 — Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Long Lake residents earn a median household income of $58,438 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,641. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 97 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Long Lake is $28,800 , 90% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,161. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

0.0% of adults in Long Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Long Lake has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population17
Median Age68.4 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female77% / 24%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,438
Per Capita$32,641
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$141M
Avg Weekly Wage$804

Housing

A+
Home Value$28,800
Rent
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$236,161
Housing Units72
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death4,353/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain19.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,956 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Broadband11.0%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Long Lake was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.548 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.