Lead, South Dakota

Population 3,107

Lead is located in Lawrence County, SD. The population is 3,107, making Lead the 2nd largest city in Lawrence County.

There are 2 public schools in Lead with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Lead is very low , and there are 12 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lead is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lead property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lead include Central City, Deadwood and North Lawrence.

Lead Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 10.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.5%

Crime Rate

75.4% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 68
  • Violent Crimes: 68
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 68
  • Property Crime: 541
  • Larceny Theft: 406

Registered Offenders

64.94% Higher than national avg.
  • 12 offenders in Lead
  • 38.62 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

380 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 372

Unemployment

Low 2.3%
  • South Dakota unemployment average: 2.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Lead, SD and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Lead's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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Crime view details

12 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Lead, SD

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lead, SD issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lead, SD issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $610
  • 1 Bedroom: $700
  • 2 Bedrooms: $920
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,300
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,460

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Environmental Hazards

380 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (124/124)
    Lead, SD has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Lead, SD is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.83 Average
    Lead, SD is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 22.4°
  • February 20.05°
  • March 33.13°
  • April 36.5°
  • May 45.2°
  • June 56.12°
  • July 72.82°
  • August 64.33°
  • September 55.7°
  • October 43.67°
  • November 30.77°
  • December 21.8°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lead, SD

Earthquakes
Lead, SD has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Lead, SD has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Lead, SD has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Lead, SD has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lead, SD: $41,735

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lead is 2.3%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.23%
White Collar - 49.77%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Dennis Daugaard
  • Sen. Mike Rounds
  • Sen. John Thune

City Representatives

  • Kristi Noem

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

7 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Lead, SD

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Lead, SD
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