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Lake Preston, SD

Lake Preston, SD.

Population: 1,023 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
496.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.7 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pipestone National Monument (58 mi)
Nearest airport
Lake Preston Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Avg hospital rating
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Median annual property tax
$1,802
Households with broadband internet
63.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,435
Average weekly wage
$928
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Agriculture, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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