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Lake City, South Dakota
Town · Population 45 · #277 in South Dakota
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About Lake City
Lake City is a tiny community in northeastern South Dakota with an estimated population of 45.
Officially, Lake City is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.22 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 205 residents per square mile.
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What Makes Lake City Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Lake City — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.22 sq mi.
- With 45 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in northeastern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeTown
Population (2024)45
Rank in state#277 of 310
Land area0.22 sq mi
Density205/sq mi
Coordinates45.7248, -97.4140