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Lead, SD

Founded 1876Lawrence CountyElev. 1,589 m
Population
2,997
Median home
$192,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Lead

With about 2,997 residents, Lead is one of South Dakota's notable places. Lead was founded in 1876 and sits in Lawrence County. The median age is 52.1 and the median household income is $57,348. Homes carry a median value of $192,800, and about 70% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (95.2%). Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,997
Median age
52.1
Median household income
$57,348
Per-capita income
$36,190
Poverty rate
7.3%
High-school grad or higher
95.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
Unemployment
0%
Avg. commute
21.9 min
Work from home
2.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White95.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.4%
Service31.9%
Sales & office17.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.3%
Production, transportation & material moving5.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$192,800
Median gross rent
$844/mo
Owner-occupied
70.2%
Median year built
1938
Households
1,454
Avg. household size
2.06

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Lead has 2 public schools — 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading55%
Math35%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Lead-Deadwood High School - 01HighGrades 9–12
Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02MiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime40% below national
Lead231
South Dakota377
United States386
↑ 240% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime75% below national
Lead495
South Dakota1,752
United States1,952
↓ 9% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lead Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lead.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Lawrence County
Winter weatherRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
WildfireRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lead is in Lawrence County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lead was founded in 1876 and sits in Lawrence County. Elevation ~1,589 m.

Map of Lead
Lead, SD
Where Lead is
Sioux FallsRapidAberdeenBrookingsWatertownYanktonLead
Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Old Finnish Lutheran ChurchHarvey, Jerome and Jonetta Homestead CabinHomestake Theater
Notable people from Lead
John MiljanLen RiceJames B. DunnSean CovelFred GushurstLeo MonahanGrace M. Sparkes
People searches in Lead
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Nearby cities
Deadwood (3 mi)Spearfish (10 mi)Sturgis (14 mi)Belle Fourche (22 mi)Summerset (24 mi)Rapid (33 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Lead, SD (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Lead, South Dakota.

Brian Allen White, 72
Lead · 57754
AKA Brian White, Brian A White

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Lead — frequently asked

What is the population of Lead, South Dakota?
Lead has a population of about 2,997, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lead?
The median home value in Lead is $192,800, and the median gross rent is $844/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lead safe? What is the crime rate?
Lead Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 231 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lead face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lawrence County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, hail, lightning.
How many schools are in Lead?
Lead has 2 public schools (1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lead?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Lead. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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