Willow Lake, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Clark County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
455 Population 1,230/sq mi density
$63,929 Median Income $15,916 per capita
$150,000 Home Value $248,681 Zillow
$810 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,929 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $810/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Willow Lake, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,929
15% below
$15,916 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Zillow: $248,681
Median Rent
$810/mo
30% below
14.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
52% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Willow Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
53%
Rent
70%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willow Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Willow Lake residents earn a median household income of $63,929 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,916. 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 188 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Willow Lake is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,681. Median rent is $810/month, with 14.3% 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 1949.

Education

16.2% of adults in Willow Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Willow Lake has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population455
Median Age16.2 yrs
Density1,230/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,929
Per Capita$15,916
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$337M
Avg Weekly Wage$899

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$810
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$248,681
Housing Units127
Rent Burden14.3%

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death4,614/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,778 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Willow Lake was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.