A town of 83, settled in 1914. Nearly 56.2% of it is conserved land.
The thing Lake does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Lake. Another town gets a different order.
0.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Roy Lake State Park - West Unit | 0.3 mi | 366 |
| 2. Roy Lake State Park | — | 407 |
| 3. Roy Lake State Park - East Unit | — | 42 |
Most working residents leave Lake for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Britton (25%), Miller (15%) and Sisseton (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.
Lake has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Lake beats the South Dakota average on 6 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Lake | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.3% | 12.7% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.5% | 18.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.4% | 6.8% |
56.2% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Town in South Dakota, United States
Lake City is a town in Marshall County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 45 at the 2020 census. Fort Sisseton Historic State Park, whose fort is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located nearby. Lake City was laid out in 1914, and so named for the many lakes in the area.
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