Kingsbury County
City in South Dakota, United States
Overview
Kingsbury County is a rural region in South Dakota with deep historical roots, best known as the home of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Visitors will find quiet towns, friendly locals, and picturesque landscapes dotted with lakes and farmland.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
5,187
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.37°, -97.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,842
Local Cost
$1,054
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
85
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
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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 2025-12-07.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.