Lake Andes, South Dakota

Lake Andes is a city in, and the county seat of, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 710 at the 2020 census.

Lake Andes, South Dakota
Main Street, looking northwest, November 2011
Location in Charles Mix County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 43°09′21″N 98°32′10″W
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Dakota
CountyCharles Mix
Incorporated1905
Area
  Total0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2)
  Land0.75 sq mi (1.93 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
1,457 ft (444 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total710
  Density951.74/sq mi (367.44/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
57356
Area code605
FIPS code46-35100
GNIS feature ID1267448

The town took its name from Lake Andes which some say derives its name from a pioneer hunter named Handy, while others believe was named after Edward Andes, a fur company official. The town and the lake are referred to as Bde Ihaƞke in Dakota language of the native Yankton Sioux Tribe.

YST Transit serves the community and connects riders to Marty, Ravinia and Wagner as well.

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