Quality of Life and Culture in Lake Andes, SD

Overview

Lake Andes is a small town in the state of South Dakota with a population of 1,019. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Lake Andes has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (A) Excellent
Residents: Families
School Rating: (C) Average
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (A) Excellent
Average Commute: 14.9 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Lake Andes, SD

Employment and Income	Lake Andes	South Dakota	United States
Per Capita Income	$15,618	$28,392	$32,693
Median Household Income	$37,969	$56,701	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	9.7%	5.5%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	19.7%	12.8%	10.5%

Age	Lake Andes	South Dakota	United States
Median Age	30.0	42.1	42.3

Gender	Lake Andes	South Dakota	United States
Male	52.9%	50.5%	49.8%
Female	47.1%	49.5%	50.2%

Race	Lake Andes	South Dakota	United States
White	34.1%	81.3%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	0.5%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	39.5%	13.3%	2.7%
Asian	0.2%	0.5%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	1.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	25.5%	3.4%	5.2%

Housing Information	Lake Andes	South Dakota	United States
Median Home Price	$45,000	$111,657	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$531	$475	$801
Family Households	32.1%	32.1%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	32.1%	32.1%	26.2%
Homeowners	66.3%	74.3%	72.9%
Renters	33.7%	25.7%	27.1%

Education	Lake Andes	South Dakota	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	14.1%	7.1%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	28.6%	28.6%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	16.0%	19.9%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	12.6%	10.5%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	14.7%	13.9%	15.0%