Lead
City in Lawrence County, South Dakota
Lead is a city in Lawrence County, South Dakota, with 2,982 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,213 ft (1,589 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Central City, 1.1 miles N.
- 2,982residents (2020 Census)
- 5,213 ftelevation · 1,589 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 1,449 / sq mipopulation density
- 57732ZIP code
About Lead
Lead ( LEED) is a city in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 2,982 at the 2020 census. Lead is located in western South Dakota, in the Black Hills near the Wyoming state line.
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Living in Lead
- Median household income
- $73,047
- Median home value
- $189,400
- Median rent
- $835/mo
- Median age
- 46.5
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Lead had 2,982 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,982 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,449 per sq mi (559 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lead at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Lawrence County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,982 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.06 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,213 ft (1,589 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3528° N, 103.7671° W |
| ZIP code | 57732 |
| Official website | leadmethere.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4636220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lead
- Central City1.1 mi N
- Deadwood3.3 mi NE
- Crook City8.5 mi NE
- Boulder Canyon8.6 mi E
- Mountain Plains9.2 mi NW
- Whitewood9.9 mi NE
- Spearfish9.9 mi N
- North Spearfish12.8 mi NW
- St. Onge13.5 mi N
- Sturgis13.8 mi E
- Blucksberg Mountain15.5 mi E
- Beulah, WY20.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lead
What county is Lead in?
Lead is in Lawrence County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Lead, SD?
2,982 people lived in Lead at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lead, SD?
The ZIP code of Lead is 57732.
What is the elevation of Lead?
5,213 feet (1,589 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lead?
Central City (1.1 mi), Deadwood (3.3 mi), Crook City (8.5 mi), Boulder Canyon (8.6 mi), Mountain Plains (9.2 mi).
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