Lake City town, South Dakota
Lake City town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lake City town is a geographic entity located in Marshall County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 44. The land area covers 0.22 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 44 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 65.7 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 21 | ±13 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 31 | ±12 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 21 | ±13 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10 | ±6 |
| Median Home Value | $109,400 | ±$106,331 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,563 | ±$6,623 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,903 | ±$7,899 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±25% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±40% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 25 | ±16 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 100% | ±0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF LAKE CITY
GUS Population: 45 (2024)
ID: 112996
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: FINANCE OFFICER
PO BOX 95, LAKE CITY SD 57247-0095
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COUNTY OF MARSHALL
GUS Population: 4,395 (2024)
ID: 174998
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
PO BOX 130, BRITTON SD 57430-0130
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Education
No public or private school records currently linked for this geographic area.
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Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 5 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sisseton Wahpeton College
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College | 20.4 mi away | 12572 BIA Rd 700, Sisseton, SD, 57262 |
60569839661100
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BRITTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 759 7TH ST, BRITTON, SD, 57430 |
(605) 448-2800
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SISSETON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 305 E MAPLE ST, SISSETON, SD, 57262 |
(605) 698-7391
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SISSETON WAHPETON COMMUNITY COLLEGE LIBRARY
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Library | 20.0 mi away | BIA ROAD 700, SISSETON, SD, 57262 |
(605) 698-3966
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LANGFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.9 mi away | 306 MAIN ST, LANGFORD, SD, 57454 |
(605) 493-6690
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROY LAKE, SD US, located 1.5 miles from Lake City town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.6° | 2.6° | 12.1° | 0.55" | 6.6" |
| February | 25.6° | 5.2° | 15.4° | 0.63" | 9.2" |
| March | 37.8° | 17.6° | 27.7° | 0.98" | 7.0" |
| April | 53.0° | 31.9° | 42.4° | 2.06" | 7.2" |
| May | 66.9° | 45.9° | 56.4° | 3.15" | 0.2" |
| June | 76.4° | 57.7° | 67.1° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.8° | 62.2° | 72.0° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.5° | 60.2° | 70.3° | 2.62" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.7° | 51.0° | 61.3° | 2.50" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.8° | 37.3° | 47.1° | 2.21" | 2.5" |
| November | 40.1° | 23.0° | 31.5° | 0.85" | 4.3" |
| December | 27.2° | 9.6° | 18.4° | 0.76" | 11.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City town | Town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Clear Lake CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Eden town | Town | 7.5 mi | — |
| Veblen city | City | 11.3 mi | — |
| Long Hollow CDP | CDP | 13.0 mi | — |
| Roslyn town | Town | 16.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4609135220. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.