Lake County , South Dakota
Population: 11,052 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $73,792 Home $231,000 Rent $868/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 11,052 residents, Lake County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for South Dakota and neighboring counties alike.
$73,792
Median Income
household
$231,000
Home Value
median
$868/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $73,792 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,820 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% |
| Median Home Value | $231,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $868/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 11,052 |
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 34.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
32.5%
Obesity
9.1%
Diabetes
13.2%
Smoking
35.8%
High Blood Pressure
22.5%
No Physical Activity
20.8%
Depression
33.0%
Insufficient Sleep
74.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 32.6 · 33th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
73.00
🔥 Wildfire
53.88
❄️ Winter Storm
82.69
🌍 Earthquake
21.53
☀️ Drought
47.81
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