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Willow Lake, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Clark County County

3.1 /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
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
262 Violent Crime/100K 2,215 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
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
Violent Crime
262/100K
31% below
2,215/100K property
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
43°F
276 sunny days/yr

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%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willow Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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.

Safety & Crime

Willow Lake reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,215/100K.

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 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population455
Median Age16.2 yrs
Density1,230/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent262/100K
Property2,215/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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
Broadband99.0%
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.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.