Lyman County Summary

Life in Lyman County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lyman 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 Lyman County:

  • The population in Lyman County is 3,719.

  • The median home value in Lyman County is $176,443.

  • The median income in Lyman County is $60,284.

  • The median rent in Lyman County is $615.

  • The unemployment rate in Lyman County is 5.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Lyman County is 25.1%.

  • The average high in Lyman County is 66.9° and there are 47.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lyman County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lyman County

Lower Brule, SD Population 892

Oacoma, SD Population 406

Kennebec, SD Population 369

Presho, SD Population 338

Reliance, SD Population 112

Vivian, SD Population 50

Map Of Lyman County

Lyman County, SD Weather

  • The average high in Lyman County is 66.9°.

  • There are 67.92 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 47.9 inches of rain each year with 11.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:55 hours of sun each day in Lyman County.

StatLyman County
Mean High66.9
Nice Days67.92
Rainfall47.9
Snowfall11.2
Sunny_hours5:55
66.9°
Average High
47.9
Inches of Rain

Lyman County Demographics

Population over time in Lyman County

The current population in Lyman County is 3,719. The population has decreased -2.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 3,746 -2.2%
2021 3,831 -0.4%
2020 3,848 -

Gender in Lyman County

  • Lyman County is 47.1% female with 1,753 female residents.

  • Lyman County is 52.9% male with 1,965 male residents.

Female
47.1% (1,753)
Male
52.9% (1,965)
Gender Lyman County SD USA
Female 47.1% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 52.9% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lyman County

Lyman County is:

  • 53.6% White with 1,995 White residents.

  • 0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.

  • 44.1% American Indian with 1,640 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 7 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 1 Other residents.

  • 0.8% Two Or More with 31 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.2% Hispanic with 45 Hispanic residents.

White
53.6% (1,995)
African American
0.0% (0)
American Indian
44.1% (1,640)
Asian
0.2% (7)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (1)
Two Or More
0.8% (31)
Hispanic
1.2% (45)

Table: Lyman County By Race

Race Lyman County SD USA
White 53.6% 80.6% 58.9%
African American 0.0% 2.2% 12.1%
American Indian 44.1% 7.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.8% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.2% 4.4% 18.7%

Household Income For Lyman County, South Dakota

  • 7.3% of households in Lyman County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.1% of households in Lyman County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Lyman County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Lyman County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Lyman County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 23.6% of households in Lyman County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Lyman County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Lyman County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Lyman County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.4% of households in Lyman County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.3% (271)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.1% (191)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.6% (321)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.9% (330)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.5% (352)
$50,000 to $74,999
23.6% (877)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.1% (450)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.1% (562)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.3% (234)
$200,000 or more
3.4% (126)
Income Lyman County SD USA
Less than $10,000 7.3% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.1% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% 7.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.9% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.5% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 23.6% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.1% 15.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.1% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.3% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.4% 6.5% 11.4%

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

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

  • 7.0% of adults in Lyman County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Lyman County completed high school / ged.

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

  • 7.0% of adults in Lyman County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Lyman County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lyman County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Lyman County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Lyman County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (37)
9-12th Grade
7% (260)
High School / GED
41% (1,524)
Some College
21% (780)
Associate's Degree
7% (260)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (632)
Master's Degree
6% (223)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Lyman County SD USA
< 9th Grade 0% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 41% 30% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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