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Lake Poinsett, SD
Census-designated place in Hamlin County, South Dakota.
Population
348
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
70
ZIP codes
0
Lake Poinsett and its ZIP codes
Lake Poinsett at a glance
- Lake Poinsett is about 5.9 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Lake Poinsett, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamlin County. PPP loans are for Lake Poinsett.
Unemployment rate
1.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,566
2,703 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,519
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39.74M
FY 2026, $6,447 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lake Poinsett, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
586
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
61
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 3°F
24.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake Poinsett, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Lake Poinsett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake NordenCity | 6.6 mi | 0.9 |
| BadgerTown | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| EstellineCity | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| HaytiTown | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Poinsett ColonyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| CastlewoodCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Claremont ColonyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| BruceCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| ArlingtonCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| HetlandTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| VolgaCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| ErwinTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| BryantCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| HazelTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake PrestonCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| TorontoTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake Poinsett, SD in?
- Lake Poinsett is in Hamlin County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Lake Poinsett, SD?
- About 348 people live in Lake Poinsett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake Poinsett?
- Nearby places include Lake Norden (6.6 mi), Badger (8.4 mi), Estelline (8.8 mi), Hayti (8.9 mi), Poinsett Colony (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023