Timber Lake
City in Dewey County, South Dakota

Timber Lake is a city in Dewey County, South Dakota, with 509 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,169 ft (661 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Whitehorse, 13.5 miles SE.
- 509residents (2020 Census)
- 2,169 ftelevation · 661 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 833 / sq mipopulation density
- 57656ZIP code
About Timber Lake
Timber Lake (Lakota: Blečháŋ; "Tree Lake") is a city in and the county seat of Dewey County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 509 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Timber Lake
- Median household income
- $60,694
- Median home value
- $81,400
- Median rent
- $546/mo
- Median age
- 23.8
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Timber Lake had 509 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 509 |
|---|---|
| Density | 833 per sq mi (322 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Timber Lake at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Dewey County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 509 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.61 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,169 ft (661 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4294° N, 101.0714° W |
| ZIP code | 57656 |
| Official website | timberlakesouthdakota.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4663620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Timber Lake
- Whitehorse13.5 mi SE
- Isabel17.6 mi W
- Green Grass21.6 mi SW
- Little Eagle22.2 mi NE
- Bullhead23.7 mi N
- North Eagle Butte29.2 mi S
- McLaughlin29.4 mi NE
- La Plant29.5 mi SE
- Wakpala30.4 mi NE
- Eagle Butte31.0 mi S
- Lantry33.4 mi SW
- McIntosh36.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Timber Lake
What county is Timber Lake in?
Timber Lake is in Dewey County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Timber Lake, SD?
509 people lived in Timber Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Timber Lake, SD?
The ZIP code of Timber Lake is 57656.
What is the elevation of Timber Lake?
2,169 feet (661 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Timber Lake?
Whitehorse (13.5 mi), Isabel (17.6 mi), Green Grass (21.6 mi), Little Eagle (22.2 mi), Bullhead (23.7 mi).
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