Lake County Summary

Life in Lake County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lake County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lake County:

  • The population in Lake County is 11,207.

  • The median home value in Lake County is $275,930.

  • The median income in Lake County is $74,884.

  • The median rent in Lake County is $819.

  • The unemployment rate in Lake County is 1.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Lake County is 9.7%.

  • The average high in Lake County is 64.6° and there are 64.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lake County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lake County

Madison, SD Population 6,271

Lake Madison, SD Population 850

Ramona, SD Population 284

Chester, SD Population 237

Wentworth, SD Population 175

Winfred, SD Population 46

Nunda, SD Population 45

Brant Lake, SD Population 0

Map Of Lake County

Lake County, SD Weather

  • The average high in Lake County is 64.6°.

  • There are 68.57 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 64.2 inches of rain each year with 13.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:21 hours of sun each day in Lake County.

StatLake County
Mean High64.6
Nice Days68.57
Rainfall64.2
Snowfall13.3
Sunny_hours5:21
64.6°
Average High
64.2
Inches of Rain

Lake County Photos

Egan Ave
Source: Public Domain

Lake County Demographics

Population over time in Lake County

The current population in Lake County is 11,207. The population has decreased -10.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 11,358 -10.9%
2021 12,747 0.2%
2020 12,717 -

Gender in Lake County

  • Lake County is 47.9% female with 5,367 female residents.

  • Lake County is 52.1% male with 5,839 male residents.

Female
47.9% (5,367)
Male
52.1% (5,839)
Gender Lake County SD USA
Female 47.9% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 52.1% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lake County

Lake County is:

  • 92.2% White with 10,328 White residents.

  • 0.4% African American with 42 African American residents.

  • 2.2% American Indian with 242 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 12 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 265 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.8% Hispanic with 314 Hispanic residents.

White
92.2% (10,328)
African American
0.4% (42)
American Indian
2.2% (242)
Asian
0.1% (12)
Hawaiian
0.0% (4)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.4% (265)
Hispanic
2.8% (314)

Table: Lake County By Race

Race Lake County SD USA
White 92.2% 80.6% 58.9%
African American 0.4% 2.2% 12.1%
American Indian 2.2% 7.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.8% 4.4% 18.7%

Household Income For Lake County, South Dakota

  • 5.4% of households in Lake County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.7% of households in Lake County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Lake County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Lake County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Lake County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.0% of households in Lake County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Lake County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 23.2% of households in Lake County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Lake County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Lake County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.4% (600)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.7% (187)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.3% (1,157)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.8% (539)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.9% (992)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.0% (2,132)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.0% (1,339)
$100,000 to $149,999
23.2% (2,594)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.8% (765)
$200,000 or more
8.0% (898)
Income Lake County SD USA
Less than $10,000 5.4% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.7% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.3% 7.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.8% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.9% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.0% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% 15.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 23.2% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.8% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.0% 6.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lake County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Lake County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Lake County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Lake County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Lake County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Lake County completed associate's degree.

  • 25.0% of adults in Lake County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Lake County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lake County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lake County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (112)
9-12th Grade
5% (560)
High School / GED
27% (3,025)
Some College
21% (2,353)
Associate's Degree
11% (1,232)
Bachelor's Degree
25% (2,801)
Master's Degree
8% (896)
Professional Degree
1% (112)
Doctorate Degree
1% (112)
Education Lake County SD USA
< 9th Grade 0% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 6%
High School / GED 27% 30% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 25% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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