South Dakota
Timber Lake is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 677. Residents earn $58,000 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Timber Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Timber Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Timber Lake is $58,000, 23% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 15.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Timber Lake is $83,600, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $567 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Timber Lake 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 19.4 inches, including 41.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,000 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,510 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $927 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $43,414 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 68 |
| County GDP | $121M |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 4 |
| Commute Time | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |
| Census Median | $83,600 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $567 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.6% |
| Obesity | 42.1% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% |
| Asthma | 12.9% |
| COPD | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.7% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 16.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 80.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 37,698/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 2.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.4 inches |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,166 ft (660 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4294°N, 101.0714°W |
| County FIPS | 46031 |
Winner: Republican by 11.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.9% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,110/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |