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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 · estimate
80
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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