Lake Preston, SD is a small rural town located in Kingsbury County with a population of 776 and a population density of 5 people per square mile. It is home to many year-round outdoor activities, as well as several businesses and organizations. The city's downtown area provides locally owned stores including Lake Preston Grocery, Lake Preston Liquors, and Farmer's State Bank. For outdoor recreation, the nearby lakes offer fishing, canoeing, and hiking trails. Additionally, there are several golf courses including the Royal Oaks Country Club and Lake Preston Golf Course. Other local organizations include the Lake Preston School District as well as numerous churches. Annual sporting events in the area include the Lake Preston Fishing Derby held every summer and the Wild West Pheasant Hunt during the fall season.
The population in Lake Preston (zip 57249) is 776. There are 5 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lake Preston (zip 57249) is 53.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lake Preston (zip 57249) is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lake Preston (zip 57249)
- 58.1% are married
- 12.8% are divorced
- 33.0% are married with children
- 9.3% have children, but are single
Race in Lake Preston (zip 57249)
- 97.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander