Economy & Jobs — Lake Andes, South Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,534 |
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| Poverty Rate | 36.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 356 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 36.3% |
| Arts Food | 13.3% |
| Construction | 12.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Accounting Firms | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
