Lake GeorgeSD
A town of 61. Nearly 41.5% of it is conserved land.
Population
61
residents
Median age
66.6
years
What makes Lake George stand out
The thing Lake George does most differently from other towns.
Small town
61 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Outdoors
Nearly a third of Lake George is conserved land
5.6 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
41.5%conserved
41.5%
conserved · 7,885 of 18,997 acres
5.6 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lake George State Public Shooting Area | — | 78 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Lake George has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
42″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter13–33°
Spring35–59°
Summer60–84°
Fall38–62°
Oct 8
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Lake George is
Lake George beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
2 better20 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Lake George | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.2% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87% | 84.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.1% | 9.2% |
Platte Health Center
10 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
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