At a Glance
Median Income
$58,000
$26,510 per capita
Home Value
$83,600
Zillow: $128,018
Median Rent
$567/mo
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
26.4% smoking rate
How Timber Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Timber Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Timber Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Timber Lake residents earn a median household income of $58,000 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,510. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 68 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Timber Lake is $83,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,018. Median rent is $567/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
23.9% of adults in Timber Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Timber Lake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population677
Median Age27.4 yrs
Density1,110/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$26,510
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$121M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,600
Rent$567
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$128,018
Housing Units278
Rent Burden18.4%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking26.4%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death37,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain19.4 in/yr
Elevation2,166 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score3.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
Did You Know?
Timber Lake was founded in 1911.
The median home in Timber Lake was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.