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St. Lawrence

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St. Lawrence

Total population

172

Median home value

$114,100

9.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$46,000

St. Lawrence$46k
National$74k

Founded

1881

Elevation478 m
Land area0.89 km²
Weather57°F · Rain Showers Likely
Coordinates44.52°, -98.94°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded
1881
Elevation
478 m
Area
0.89 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

St. Lawrence or Saint Lawrence is a town in central Hand County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 164 at the 2020 census.

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History & geography

History

The first settlement at St. Lawrence was made in 1881. A post office has been in operation since 1882. The town was named after the Saint Lawrence River.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
49.6
Median home value
$114,100
Housing units
100
Poverty rate
8.7%
Unemployment
0%

Race & ethnicity

White
81.4%
Black
2.9%
Asian
1.7%
Hispanic
0%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
44.5166
Longitude
-98.9379
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight
57°F
Rain Showers Likely
Saturday
69°F
Chance Rain Showers
Saturday Night
57°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Sunday
71°F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday Night
57°F
Chance Rain Showers
Monday
72°F
Chance Rain Showers

Forecast for St. Lawrence, SD from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
27.8%
Diabetes
8.7%
Adult obesity
34.8%
Binge drinking
21.1%
Adult smoking
14.6%
No leisure activity
21.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
Other
0

Largest nearby schools

  • Miller Elementary - 02
    Elementary · Miller · 233 students · 12.3:1 ratio
  • Miller High School - 01
    High · Miller · 133 students · 12.1:1 ratio
  • Miller Jr. High - 04
    Middle · Miller · 61 students · 12.2:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

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Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

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Events

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • CDC PLACES