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Timber Lake, SD
City in Dewey County, South Dakota.
Population
779
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,276
ZIP codes
0
Timber Lake and its ZIP codes
Timber Lake at a glance
- Timber Lake is about 107 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,694 a year, 19% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $81,400 (68% below South Dakota) and median rent is $546 a month.
Local data for Timber Lake, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Timber Lake, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,694
Poverty rate
15.8%
Median home value
$81,400
Median rent
$546/mo
Homeownership
63.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
23.8
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (213), Irish Americans (84), Norwegian Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dewey County. PPP loans are for Timber Lake.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -2.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,096
2,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,103
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $23,157 per person
How people get to work
Timber Lake, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked7.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Timber Lake, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
748
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 7°F
19.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Timber Lake, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
25.2%
U.S. 12.8% +12.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Timber Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhitehorseCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| IsabelTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Green GrassCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.1 |
| Little EagleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| BullheadCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3 |
| La PlantCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 9.5 |
| North Eagle ButteCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 8.8 |
| McLaughlinCity | 30 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Timber Lake, SD in?
- Timber Lake is in Dewey County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Timber Lake, SD?
- About 779 people live in Timber Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Timber Lake?
- Nearby places include Whitehorse (13 mi), Isabel (17 mi), Green Grass (19 mi), Little Eagle (22 mi), Bullhead (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023