Lake Andes
City in Charles Mix County, South Dakota

Lake Andes is a city in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, with 710 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,480 ft (451 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ravinia, 5.7 miles E.
- 710residents (2020 Census)
- 1,480 ftelevation · 451 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 952 / sq mipopulation density
- 57356ZIP code
About Lake Andes
Lake Andes is a city in, and the county seat of, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 710 at the 2020 census.
The town took its name from Lake Andes which some say derives its name from a pioneer hunter named Handy, while others believe was named after Edward Andes, a fur company official. The town and the lake names translate to Bde Ihaƞke in Dakota language of the native Yankton Sioux Tribe.
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Living in Lake Andes
- Median household income
- $47,500
- Median home value
- $58,800
- Median rent
- $762/mo
- Median age
- 30
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Lake Andes had 710 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 710 |
|---|---|
| Density | 952 per sq mi (367 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Andes at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Charles Mix County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 710 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.75 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (451 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1560° N, 98.5373° W |
| ZIP code | 57356 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4635100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Andes
- Ravinia5.7 mi E
- Lakeview Colony6.0 mi NE
- Pickstown6.2 mi S
- Geddes10.5 mi NW
- Marty12.3 mi SE
- Wagner13.6 mi SE
- Gross, NE14.6 mi S
- Armour14.9 mi NE
- Harrison19.0 mi N
- New Holland19.2 mi N
- Dante19.5 mi SE
- Corsica19.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Andes
What county is Lake Andes in?
Lake Andes is in Charles Mix County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Lake Andes, SD?
710 people lived in Lake Andes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Andes, SD?
The ZIP code of Lake Andes is 57356.
What is the elevation of Lake Andes?
1,480 feet (451 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Andes?
Ravinia (5.7 mi), Lakeview Colony (6.0 mi), Pickstown (6.2 mi), Geddes (10.5 mi), Marty (12.3 mi).
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