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Lemmon
City in South Dakota, United States
Overview
Lemmon, South Dakota, is a small rural city on the border of North and South Dakota, storied for its warm community and historic Petrified Wood Park. The city is known for its friendly locals, sweeping prairie views, and a mix of quirky roadside attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
1,160
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
45.94°, -102.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,380
Local Cost
$898
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
-6.2°C
Record High
43.7°C
Record Low
-29.3°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
443 mm
Internet Speed
224 Mbps
Upload
436 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
LEM
Distance
5 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. 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 82/100.
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