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Willow Lake, SD

Willow Lake, SD.

Population: 1,011 (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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
24.2 in
Annual snowfall
43.1 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Wilder Airport (16 mi)
Nearest major airport
Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Avg hospital rating
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Median annual property tax
$1,443
Households with broadband internet
80.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
988
Average weekly wage
$958
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Agriculture, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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