Willow Lake
City in Clark County, South Dakota

Willow Lake is a city in Clark County, South Dakota, with 255 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,785 ft (544 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mayfield Colony, 5.4 miles NE.
- 255residents (2020 Census)
- 1,785 ftelevation · 544 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 685 / sq mipopulation density
- 57278ZIP code
About Willow Lake
Willow Lake is a city in Clark County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 255 at the 2020 census.
The city took its name from Willow Lake, a natural lake near the town site.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Willow Lake weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Nearest webcams to Willow Lake
There are no webcams in Willow Lake itself. These are the closest, 32 miles away or more.
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Willow Lake
- Median household income
- $72,875
- Median home value
- $149,000
- Median rent
- $815/mo
- Median age
- 17.5
Do you know Willow Lake? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Willow Lake special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Willow Lake
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Willow Lake Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Willow Lake, SD population
Willow Lake had 255 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 255 |
|---|---|
| Density | 685 per sq mi (265 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Willow Lake at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Clark County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 255 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.37 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,785 ft (544 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6279° N, 97.6381° W |
| ZIP code | 57278 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4671940 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Willow Lake
- Mayfield Colony5.4 mi NE
- Collins Colony6.4 mi SW
- Vienna8.6 mi NE
- Bryant8.8 mi E
- Bancroft11.1 mi SW
- Naples11.7 mi NE
- Erwin13.7 mi SE
- Hazel15.5 mi NE
- Shamrock Colony16.1 mi W
- Fordham Colony16.4 mi NW
- Silver Lake Colony16.5 mi N
- De Smet17.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Willow Lake
What county is Willow Lake in?
Willow Lake is in Clark County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Willow Lake, SD?
255 people lived in Willow Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Willow Lake, SD?
The ZIP code of Willow Lake is 57278.
What is the elevation of Willow Lake?
1,785 feet (544 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Willow Lake?
Mayfield Colony (5.4 mi), Collins Colony (6.4 mi), Vienna (8.6 mi), Bryant (8.8 mi), Bancroft (11.1 mi).
Last updated: