Lake Andes, South Dakota

About Lake Andes

Lake Andes, SD is a tiny community located in southern South Dakota, home to 692 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Lake Andes is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.75 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 923 residents per square mile.

📰 Lake Andes News Today

• State waterfowl refuge status removed from northeastern South Dakota lake South Dakota Searchlight · Apr 21
• Victim in Lake Andes single-vehicle crash identified Mitchell Republic · Jul 21
• One dead after semi-truck crash in Charles Mix County Dakota News Now · Jul 21
• Semi-truck driver dies in crash near Lake Andes keloland.com · Jul 18
• Obituary | Richard James Thramer of Lake Andes, South Dakota heritagesfsd.com · Jan 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lake Andes Unique

• The only place in America named Lake Andes — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lake Andes

• Inside Scoop

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Lake Andes

• Andes Central Elementary - 02
• Andes Central High School - 01
• Andes Central Middle School - 04
• Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lake Andes

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