LakeSD
A town of 83. Nearly 18.3% of it is conserved land.
Population
83
residents
Median home value
$70K
Census ACS
Household income
$108K
median
Median age
31.3
years
What makes Lake stand out
The thing Lake does most differently from other towns.
Small town
83 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
White LakeWillow LakeCooperPattenLake
Lake’s report card
Now in Lake
Be the first to start the conversation.
Start a conversation
Weather
Forecast →64°
Fog/Mist
H 73° · L 61°
Local news
All →- Timber Lake vs Tiospaye Topa - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/13/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 17
- Timber Lake vs McLaughlin - Girls Middle School Basketball 09/17/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 11
- Tucker Kraft’s remarkable rise to NFL stardom, from Timber Lake to Titletownnytimes.com · Sep 8
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lake. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
18.3% of Lake is conserved land
2.1 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
18.3%conserved
18.3%
conserved · 4,358 of 23,781 acres
2.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Lake has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
38″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter11–31°
Spring34–58°
Summer59–83°
Fall36–61°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Lake is
Lake beats the South Dakota average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
3 better15 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Lake | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.6% | 12.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.4% | 75.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.6% | 6.8% |
Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - Cah
20.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →