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Lemmon, SD
City in Perkins County, South Dakota.
Population
1,208
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,101
ZIP codes
0
Lemmon and its ZIP codes
Lemmon at a glance
- Lemmon is about 92 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 67th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $50,147, 33% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,200 (67% below South Dakota) and median rent is $672 a month.
Local data for Lemmon, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lemmon, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,147
Poverty rate
22.0%
Median home value
$86,200
Median rent
$672/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
9.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (540), Norwegian Americans (283), Irish Americans (156).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perkins County. PPP loans are for Lemmon.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,599
1,076 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,935
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$21.91M
FY 2026, $7,729 per person
How people get to work
Lemmon, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 9.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lemmon, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
948
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
87° / 9°F
18.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lemmon, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Lemmon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Haynes, NDCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| MorristownTown | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| Hettinger, NDCity | 24 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lemmon, SD in?
- Lemmon is in Perkins County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Lemmon, SD?
- About 1,208 people live in Lemmon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lemmon?
- Nearby places include Haynes, ND (15 mi), Morristown (21 mi), Hettinger, ND (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023