Lawrence TownshipSD
A town of 483.
Is Lawrence Township a good place to live?
Lawrence Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
483 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Lawrence Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lawrence 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 Lawrence Township.
In Lawrence Township, the median age runs lower than in the typical South Dakota or U.S. town
25% never finished high school. Four-year graduates: 30% of adults 25 and older here, 32% across South Dakota. Children under 18 are half of residents (24% statewide); people 65 and older are 3% of residents (18% statewide).
| Lawrence Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 17.8 years | 39.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 30% | 33% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 29% and 52% women
The Census survey reached too few of Lawrence Township’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±11.6 points. Across South Dakota, 49.2% of residents are women.
| Lawrence Township | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 28.7% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 21.6% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.8% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.6% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.4% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 5.2% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 0% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.8% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 24.9% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.2% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 9.3% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 3.9% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.1% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.7% | 10% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
A larger share of residents live below the poverty line in Lawrence Township than in most of South Dakota or the rest of the country
In Lawrence Township, the mean commuting time is 14 minutes, against 17 minutes in South Dakota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. The median commute is under 6 miles. The top destinations are Wagner (45%), Dante (12%) and Sioux Falls (5%).
| Lawrence Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 59% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 14 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Lawrence Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
The July high for Lawrence Township comes to 87°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Lawrence Township is
For adults in Lawrence Township, the share who report frequent mental distress is 18%. No town among the 36 in South Dakota we compare has a higher share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Lawrence Township. 17% of adults in the town have diabetes; 17% report frequent physical distress. Among 36 South Dakota towns, just 3 have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Lawrence Township.
| Lawrence Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 12% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 16% | 19% |
| What stands out | Lawrence Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.5% | 12.7% |
| More smokers | 23.3% | 15.2% |
| More adults in fair or poor health | 26.2% | 17.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The biggest natural risk in Lawrence Township is cold waves, at a moderate overall level
Of the losses FEMA expects in Lawrence Township, 42% come from cold waves and 25% from inland flooding. Compared with 57% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage here is lower. The national flood insurance program has paid 4 claims in the town since 1999.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
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Everything we know about Lawrence Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lawrence Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Lawrence Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
100% of working residents leave Lawrence Township for work
Where Lawrence Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Lawrence Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lawrence Township, SD a good place to live?
Lawrence Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.