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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
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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

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 2025-12-07.
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 70/100.

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