Timber Lake, SD

As the seat of Dewey County, Timber Lake offers quiet rural living for around 500 residents in north-central South Dakota. Founded as a railroad stop in 1910, the town has grown into a close-knit ranching and farming community with wide-open prairie views. Families are served by the local K-12 school district, which anchors much of the town's social events and high school sports throughout the year. With a handful of local businesses, easy access to outdoor recreation, and neighbors who look out for one another, Timber Lake provides a calm and friendly small-town setting.