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Lake Preston, SD
City in Kingsbury County, South Dakota.
Population
596
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
785
ZIP codes
0
Lake Preston and its ZIP codes
Lake Preston at a glance
- Lake Preston is about 66 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,396 a year, 30% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,000 (49% below South Dakota) and median rent is $615 a month.
Local data for Lake Preston, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lake Preston, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,396
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$130,000
Median rent
$615/mo
Homeownership
61.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
49.3
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (210), Norwegian Americans (146), Irish Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kingsbury County. PPP loans are for Lake Preston.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,580
1,767 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,703
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.27M
FY 2026, $11,233 per person
How people get to work
Lake Preston, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lake Preston, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
634
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
25.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake Preston, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Lake Preston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HetlandTown | 7.1 mi | 0.1 |
| De SmetCity | 8.9 mi | 1.2 |
| ErwinTown | 9.3 mi | 0.5 |
| OldhamCity | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ArlingtonCity | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| BadgerTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Spring Lake ColonyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Cloverleaf ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| BryantCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake NordenCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| SinaiTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| RamonaTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake PoinsettCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.9 |
| BancroftTown | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Collins ColonyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| CarthageCity | 21 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake Preston, SD in?
- Lake Preston is in Kingsbury County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Lake Preston, SD?
- About 596 people live in Lake Preston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake Preston?
- Nearby places include Hetland (7.1 mi), De Smet (8.9 mi), Erwin (9.3 mi), Oldham (9.7 mi), Arlington (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023