Lead is a city in South Dakota state in USA with a population of 2985 residents.. The poverty rate of Lead is 16.8%, which is 20% higher than national average. The typical household in Lead earns $47500 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 51% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Lead, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Lead remained 4.1%, which is 13% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Lead, only 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Lead is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Lead is $123200 , which is 46% lower than national average. While median income in Lead remained $47500, which is 30% lower than national average.