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Ramona, SD
Town in Lake County, South Dakota.
Population
538
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,961
ZIP codes
0
Ramona and its ZIP codes
Ramona at a glance
- Ramona is about 164 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $78,750 a year, 5% more than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,800 (67% below South Dakota) and median rent is $675 a month.
Local data for Ramona, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ramona, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,750
Poverty rate
26.2%
Median home value
$85,800
Median rent
$675/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
15.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (204), German Americans (73), Irish Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Ramona.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,153
5,142 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$103,883
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$104M
FY 2026, $9,417 per person
How people get to work
Ramona, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.3%
Average one-way commute: 15.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ramona, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
623
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
139
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 5°F
26.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ramona, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Ramona
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake ColonyCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.3 |
| OldhamCity | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| MadisonCity | 9.3 mi | 4.6 |
| NundaTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| WinfredCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| SinaiTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Graceville ColonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Shannon ColonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| WentworthVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake MadisonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.7 |
| Cloverleaf ColonyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| HowardCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| ArlingtonCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| HetlandTown | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Rustic Acres ColonyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Lake PrestonCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ramona, SD in?
- Ramona is in Lake County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Ramona, SD?
- About 538 people live in Ramona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ramona?
- Nearby places include Spring Lake Colony (8.2 mi), Oldham (8.8 mi), Madison (9.3 mi), Nunda (10 mi), Winfred (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023