Lake County
City in South Dakota, United States
Overview
Lake County is a scenic rural destination in Northern California, renowned for its crystal-clear lake, outdoor recreation, and wine country atmosphere. Visitors will find small towns dotted around Clear Lake, California's largest natural freshwater lake, and plenty of opportunities for relaxation and exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
8,160
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.02°, -97.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,140
Local Cost
$1,300
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
7.7°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
-7.3°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
-37.9°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
663 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
XMD
Distance
4 km
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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.
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: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.