South Dakota
St. Lawrence is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 145. Residents earn $42,813 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. Lawrence receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. St. Lawrence offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Lawrence is $42,813, 43% below 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 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in St. Lawrence is $83,800, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
St. Lawrence has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches, including 43.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,813 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,123 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $971 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,903 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 690 |
| County GDP | $1,236M |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 60 |
| Retail | 80 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,541 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.42% |
| Commute Time | 12.0 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Census Median | $83,800 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,541 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.42% |
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,497/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.3 inches |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,573 ft (479 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 426/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5166°N, 98.9379°W |
| County FIPS | 46005 |
Winner: Republican by 40.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 426/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Retail Stores | 80 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 12.0 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |