Lyman County, South Dakota
Among the top 20% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
- top 2% for commute time
- top 5% for estimated total tax burden
- bottom 4% for violent crime
Lyman County is a county in South Dakota with about 3,719 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, estimated total tax burden, and monthly rent. It rates lower on airport distance and violent crime.
Official websitelymancounty.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 2.9 in0.5 in
humid 38%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$60k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 64% of US counties
Home Value$132k33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$615better than 92% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 39% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.17%better than 28% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax6.11%better than 78% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden4.59%better than 95% of US counties
Unemployment5.0%better than 44% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)21°F14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation20.5 in14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall28.5 inbetter than 30% of US counties
Sunny Days256 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Summer Humidity58°Fbetter than 80% of US counties
Comfortable Days57 daysbetter than 15% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk26.5better than 72% of US counties
School Quality62.6better than 65% of US counties
Violent Crime2266/100kbetter than 4% of US counties
Property Crime1068/100kbetter than 42% of US counties
Community
Population3,7197th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.012th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5181st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1291st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3343rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)53.6%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.2%6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)45.0%99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time14 minbetter than 98% of US counties
Walkability5.7/20better than 39% of US counties
Airport Distance267 mibetter than 7% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access79.6%better than 30% of US counties
Amenities Nearby10.76better than 87% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 30% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lyman County an affordable place to live?
- Lyman County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 64% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lyman County?
- The median home value in Lyman County is $132k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lyman County?
- Median household income in Lyman County is $60k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lyman County?
- Median gross rent in Lyman County is $615 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lyman County safe?
- Lyman County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2266/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 1068/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lyman County?
- Lyman County averages 75°F in July and 21°F in January, with 20.5 in of annual precipitation and about 256 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lyman County?
- Public-school quality in Lyman County is above average, scoring better than 65% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lyman County?
- The average one-way commute in Lyman County is 14 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)