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Lead, South Dakota, in Lawrence county, is 32 miles NW of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 325 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 3,027.
In Lead, about 55% of adults are married.
Interestingly, Lead is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Lead had a median family income of $35,855.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Lead ($300). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 68% of housing units in Lead are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.
In Lead, 94% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Lead. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.
Comparing Lead to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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