Lake PrestonSouth Dakota
Lake Preston is a city in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lake Preston had a population of 589..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Lake Preston
Lake Preston is a tiny community in eastern South Dakota counting 605 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Lake Preston is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.76 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 796 residents per square mile.
What Makes Lake Preston Unique
- The only place in America named Lake Preston — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lake Preston
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lake Preston
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lake Preston
- Lake Preston Elementary - 02
- Lake Preston High School - 01
- Lake Preston Middle School - 03
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.