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Lake City, SD

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Population
44
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,865 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$109,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$41,563
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Lake City

Tucked into the scenic glacial lakes region of northeastern South Dakota, Lake City is a quiet, close-knit community surrounded by rolling hills and open water. Outdoor lovers will feel right at home here, with great fishing, camping, and boating at nearby spots like Roy Lake and Fort Sisseton Historic State Park just minutes away. It offers a relaxed rural lifestyle with plenty of room to breathe, surrounded by some of the prettiest prairie landscapes in the state.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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