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Lake Norden, South Dakota
City · Population 625 · #97 in South Dakota
About Lake Norden
Lake Norden, SD is a tiny community located in eastern South Dakota counting 625 people who proudly call it home.
Lake Norden holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.87 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 718 residents per square mile.
📰 Lake Norden News Today
- Explosive vandalism destroys Lake Norden public toilet KELOLAND.com · Jul 29
- Inaugural Cowapalooza a Huge Success for Beacon Center mykxlg.com · Aug 13
- Obituary for Calvin A. Koistinen Crawford Osthus Funeral Chapel · Mar 17
- One dead by drowning near Lake Norden Dakota News Now · Jun 22
- South Dakota's three largest dairy processors are growing, and so are their plans AgUpdate · Jun 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lake Norden Unique
- The only place in America named Lake Norden — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lake Norden
- Bullpen Bar & Grill — steak house
- Drip Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- El Charrito — mexican
- Park Drive In — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Donald Christman Toy Museum · Museum
- Lake Norden Historical Society Museums · Museum
- Salo Hall - South Dakota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)625
Rank in state#97 of 310
Land area0.87 sq mi
Density718/sq mi
Coordinates44.5801, -97.2116