Lake TownshipSD
A town of 262.
Is Lake Township a good place to live?
Lake Township’s median age is 60.2 years, above both the South Dakota town median (39.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 36 South Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher average trip to work than Lake Township. 12% of the land in Lake Township is conserved, above both the South Dakota town median (3.3%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Cameron Waterfowl Production Area, at 113 acres. Lake Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
262 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Lake Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lake Township, and how to reach them.
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 Township.
Older than South Dakota overall
People 65 and older are 34% of residents (18% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 7% of residents (22% statewide). 33% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across South Dakota.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
45% women, 55% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.1 points. Across South Dakota, 49.2% of residents are women.
| Lake Township | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.3% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.3% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 2.1% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.5% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 27.2% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 21.9% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.7% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 55.5% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 3% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.5% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 31.4% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 1.7% | 10% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Lake Township has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Lake Township for work: only 5% work in town. 4.6% of Lake Township residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Wilmot (16%), Milbank (14%) and Ortonville (7%).
| Lake Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 5.2% | 29% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
High risk in Lake Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Lake Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Lake Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Lake Township’s July high is 83°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cameron Waterfowl Production Area | — | 113 |
| 2. Smith - Roberts Game Production Area | — | 112 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
A smaller share of adults in Lake Township binge drink than in the typical South Dakota or U.S. town
15% of adults binge drink in Lake Township. Lake Township beats the South Dakota average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 28% of adults get no exercise outside work in Lake Township.
| Lake Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 19% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 23% |
| What stands out | Lake Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.4% | 18.8% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.7% | 75.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.6% | 6.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Lake Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lake Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Lake Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
95% of working residents leave Lake Township for work
Where Lake Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Lake Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lake Township, SD a good place to live?
Lake Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.