Lake PoinsettSD
This town in South Dakota has a population of 348.
Is Lake Poinsett a good place to live?
Lake Poinsett’s typical journey to work is 36 minutes, against 17 minutes in South Dakota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Only 3 of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Lake Poinsett. The biggest park or preserve is Lake Poinsett Recreation Area, at 67 acres. Lake Poinsett has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
348 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Lake Poinsett: who provides what
Lake Poinsett is unincorporated, so Brookings County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lake Poinsett.
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Lake Poinsett’s workers commute out
For most workers, Lake Poinsett is a place to come home to: only 1% work in town. In Lake Poinsett, the median household income is $97,000. The top destinations are Watertown (17%), Brookings (13%) and Estelline (9%). Lake Poinsett: 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Lake Poinsett | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,000 | $72,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The climate in Lake Poinsett brings four seasons and pleasant summers
In Lake Poinsett, the July high is 82°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Lake Poinsett stands out in South Dakota and nationally: a smaller share of its adults have been diagnosed with depression
No town among the 36 in South Dakota we compare has a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Lake Poinsett. The share of adults in Lake Poinsett who have high blood pressure: 40%; what’s more, among 36 South Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Lake Poinsett. On the CDC’s 26 measures, Lake Poinsett is ahead of South Dakota on 9 and behind on 8.
| Lake Poinsett | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 19% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| What stands out | Lake Poinsett | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.5% | 12.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.8% | 9.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lake Poinsett Recreation Area | — | 67 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Lake Poinsett faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 58% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Lake Poinsett break down as 46% from inland flooding and 18% from cold waves.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Lake Poinsett
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lake Poinsett; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Lake Poinsett residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
99% of working residents leave Lake Poinsett for work
Where Lake Poinsett’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Lake Poinsett
Census-designated place in South Dakota, United States
Lake Poinsett is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hamlin and Brookings counties in South Dakota, United States. The population was 501 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 18 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,650 ft
- Area code
- 605
Questions about Lake Poinsett
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lake Poinsett, SD a good place to live?
Lake Poinsett has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.