Lemmon
City in Perkins County, South Dakota

Lemmon is a city in Perkins County, South Dakota, with 1,160 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,569 ft (783 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Haynes, 15.1 miles W.
- 1,160residents (2020 Census)
- 2,569 ftelevation · 783 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 1,057 / sq mipopulation density
- 57638ZIP code
About Lemmon
Lemmon is a town in Perkins County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,160 at the 2020 census.
Lemmon is named after George Ed Lemmon, a cattleman, who founded the town in 1906.
The City of Lemmon received the South Dakota Community of the Year Award in 2012.
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Living in Lemmon
- Median household income
- $50,147
- Median home value
- $86,200
- Median rent
- $672/mo
- Median age
- 45.9
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Lemmon had 1,160 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,160 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,057 per sq mi (408 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lemmon at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Perkins County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,160 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.10 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,569 ft (783 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.9384° N, 102.1598° W |
| ZIP code | 57638 |
| Official website | lemmonsd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4636340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lemmon
- Haynes, ND15.1 mi W
- Morristown21.2 mi E
- Hettinger, ND23.2 mi W
- Mott, ND31.1 mi N
- Bucyrus, ND31.4 mi W
- New Leipzig, ND31.8 mi N
- Bison32.3 mi SW
- Elgin, ND35.3 mi NE
- Heil, ND38.1 mi NE
- Regent, ND38.5 mi NW
- Leith, ND38.5 mi NE
- Reeder, ND39.3 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Lemmon
What county is Lemmon in?
Lemmon is in Perkins County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Lemmon, SD?
1,160 people lived in Lemmon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lemmon, SD?
The ZIP code of Lemmon is 57638.
What is the elevation of Lemmon?
2,569 feet (783 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lemmon?
Haynes (15.1 mi), Morristown (21.2 mi), Hettinger (23.2 mi), Mott (31.1 mi), Bucyrus (31.4 mi).
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