What are the schools like in St. Lawrence, SD?

School district data for St. Lawrence is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in St. Lawrence?

The median household income in St. Lawrence, SD is $42,188 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in St. Lawrence, SD?

St. Lawrence has an average high temperature of 26.2°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.7 inches.

St. Lawrence, SD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in St. Lawrence, SD?

Crime rate data for St. Lawrence is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is St. Lawrence, SD a Good Place to Live?

St. Lawrence is a small town of 173 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $42,188 .

Strengths: St. Lawrence stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether St. Lawrence is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All St. Lawrence city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the St. Lawrence metro area.

Metric	St. Lawrence, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$73,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,188	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for St. Lawrence is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	St. Lawrence, SD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

St. Lawrence sees average highs of 26.2°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 22.3 inches of annual precipitation and 43.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	St. Lawrence, SD
Average High — January	26.2°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	22.3"
Annual Snowfall	43.7"

Demographics

Metric	St. Lawrence, SD	National Avg
Population	173	—
Median Age	49.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.0%	22.2%
65 and over	24.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Miller, SD 2 mi Millerdale Colony, SD 12 mi Wessington, SD 13 mi Ree Heights, SD 13 mi Wolsey, SD 24 mi

ZIP Codes in St. Lawrence

St. Lawrence, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57373

St. Lawrence vs Other Cities

St. Lawrence, SD vs Miller, SD St. Lawrence, SD vs Millerdale Colony, SD St. Lawrence, SD vs Wessington, SD St. Lawrence, SD vs Ree Heights, SD St. Lawrence, SD vs Wolsey, SD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Lawrence, SD affordable or expensive?

St. Lawrence has a median home value of $73,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $42,188.

What is the crime rate in St. Lawrence, SD?

Crime data for St. Lawrence is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in St. Lawrence?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is St. Lawrence, SD a good place to live?

St. Lawrence, SD has a population of 173, a median household income of $42,188, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in St. Lawrence?

St. Lawrence averages 26.2°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.3 inches with about 43.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in St. Lawrence?

St. Lawrence, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57373.

What is the population of St. Lawrence?

The population of St. Lawrence, South Dakota is 173 with a median age of 49.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in St. Lawrence?

Key numbers for living in St. Lawrence: median home $73,600, median household income $42,188. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Lawrence side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.