Lawrence County , South Dakota

Population: 26,574 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $66,766 Home $310,800 Rent $923/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 26,574 residents, Lawrence County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for South Dakota and neighboring counties alike.

$66,766
Median Income
household
$310,800
Home Value
median
$923/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $66,766
Per Capita Income $42,663
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Median Home Value $310,800
Median Gross Rent $923/mo
Owner Occupied 63.9%
Renter Occupied 36.1%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 26,574
Median Age 43.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 34.1%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

33.1%
Obesity
11.4%
Diabetes
14.2%
Smoking
33.0%
High Blood Pressure
22.1%
No Physical Activity
20.4%
Depression
28.8%
Insufficient Sleep
75.7%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 49.3  ·  49th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
37.82
🔥 Wildfire
93.23
❄️ Winter Storm
89.37
🌍 Earthquake
38.14
☀️ Drought
15.36

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