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De Smet
City in South Dakota, United States
Overview
De Smet is a small, welcoming town in eastern South Dakota best known as the childhood home of author Laura Ingalls Wilder. The city offers well-preserved historic sites, tranquil rural surroundings, and a strong sense of community. Visitors can enjoy both pioneer history and access to natural scenery like Lake Thompson.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
1,056
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.39°, -97.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,365
Local Cost
$930
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
78
English
100
Temperature
7.4°C
Summer Avg
22.0°C
Winter Avg
-7.8°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
-39.4°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
634 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
94
Walk Score
94
Footways
187.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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