Lesterville town, South Dakota
Lesterville town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lesterville town is a geographic entity located in Yankton County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 110. The land area covers 0.20 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 110 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 60.4 yrs | ±4.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 54 | ±23 | 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 | 54 | ±23 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 54 | ±23 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $70,800 | ±$25,022 |
| 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 | $56,250 | ±$17,209 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,792 | ±$8,605 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | ±9.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 7 | ±9 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±15.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 64 | ±26 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.6% | ±10.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
TOWN OF LESTERVILLE
GUS Population: 114 (2024)
ID: 134607
|
Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: FINANCE OFFICER
PO BOX 36, LESTERVILLE SD 57040-0036
|
|
GUS Population: 23,509 (2024)
ID: 175009
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
321 W 3RD ST, STE 100, YANKTON SD 57078
|
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Yankton, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Tyndall, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Tyndall, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Tyndall, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Scotland, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Tabor, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NIOBRARA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NIOBRARA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | NIOBRARA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Utica, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mount Marty University
|
College | 14.6 mi away | 1105 W. 8th Street, Yankton, SD, 57078-3724 |
6056681545
|
|
SCOTLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY
|
Library | 9.9 mi away | 221 JUNIPER STREET, SCOTLAND, SD, 57059 |
(605) 583-2340
|
|
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
|
College | 14.7 mi away | 501 Summit, Yankton, SD, 57078-3899 | — |
|
MENNO COMMUNITY-SCHOOL LIBRARY
|
Library | 13.7 mi away | 410 S 5TH STREET, MENNO, SD, 57045 |
(605) 387-5161
|
|
TYNDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 14.2 mi away | 110 W 17TH AVE, TYNDALL, SD, 57066 |
(605) 589-3266
|
|
YANKTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
|
Library | 15.2 mi away | 515 WALNUT, YANKTON, SD, 57078 |
(605) 668-5276
|
|
EVELYN LANG PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 19.9 mi away | 605 8TH STREET, SPRINGFIELD, SD, 57062 |
(605) 369-2311
|
|
EASTERN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
|
Library | 21.7 mi away | 206 WEST MAIN STREET, CROFTON, NE, 68730 |
(402) 388-4915
|
|
IRENE SCHOOL/COMMUNITY LIBRARY
|
Library | 22.1 mi away | 130 E STATE ST, IRENE, SD, 57037 |
(605) 263-3311
|
|
TRIPP PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 23.0 mi away | 105 S SLOAN STREET, TRIPP, SD, 57376 |
(605) 935-1422
|
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 MENNO, SD US, located 13.7 miles from Lesterville town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.4° | 9.9° | 19.2° | 0.53" | 7.1" |
| February | 33.7° | 13.8° | 23.7° | 0.66" | 7.4" |
| March | 47.0° | 25.1° | 36.0° | 1.27" | 6.0" |
| April | 60.8° | 36.2° | 48.5° | 2.72" | 4.0" |
| May | 72.5° | 48.3° | 60.4° | 3.41" | 0.3" |
| June | 82.2° | 59.2° | 70.7° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.8° | 63.1° | 74.4° | 2.79" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.0° | 60.7° | 71.8° | 3.28" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.1° | 52.0° | 64.6° | 2.86" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.7° | 38.8° | 50.7° | 2.06" | 1.2" |
| November | 45.4° | 25.0° | 35.2° | 0.99" | 5.4" |
| December | 31.8° | 14.1° | 22.9° | 0.82" | 7.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesterville town | Town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Utica town | Town | 6.2 mi | — |
| Jamesville Colony CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Tabor town | Town | 7.2 mi | — |
| Scotland city | City | 10.0 mi | — |
| Maxwell Colony CDP | CDP | 10.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4613536540. • 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.