Lake Preston, SD

Lake Preston, South Dakota

Lake Preston, South Dakota, in Kingsbury county, is 64 miles NW of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 206 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 737.

The People and Families of Lake Preston

In Lake Preston, about 56% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Lake Preston, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Preston had a median family income of $42,143. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Lake Preston.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lake Preston favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Lake Preston Housing

Lake Preston has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for South Dakota. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Lake Preston the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Lake Preston, 78% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lake Preston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Lake Preston, SD

Comparing Lake Preston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Lake Preston Almanac

Lake Preston Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lake Preston Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lake Preston, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lake Preston Public Libraries

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Lake Preston High Schools (2004)

LAKE PRESTON HI SCH
300 1ST STREET NE
605-847-4455
Serves 77 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.4

Lake Preston Colleges

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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