Lemmon, South Dakota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lemmon, Perkins County.
| City | Lemmon |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Perkins |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 45.940834 |
| Longitude | -102.15932 |
| Population | 1,208 |
| Density | 427.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Lemmon is a locality in Perkins County, South Dakota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,208. The population density is 427.1 people per km². Lemmon is located at 45.9408°N, 102.1593°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 57638.
Lemmon sits under a sky that stretches, an endless, pale blue canvas brushed with the faint blush of dawn and the fiery, fleeting strokes of sunset. It lies 71.4 miles south-south-east of Dickinson, ND (from Dickinson, ND: bearing 155°T), and is situated 23.3 miles east of Hettinger. The land around Lemmon is a study in subtle contours, rolling prairies that surrender to the horizon in soft, ochre waves, occasionally broken by the stoic presence of a lone cottonwood or a cluster of wind-bent junipers. The air here carries a clean, dry scent, a mineral tang mingled with the sweet, dusty perfume of sun-baked grasses, and in the quietude, one can almost hear the whisper of the wind as it combs through the sparse vegetation, a constant, low murmur that seems to hold the very breath of the plains. The character of this place is etched not in grand pronouncements, but in the patient endurance of the landscape and the sturdy resilience of its inhabitants, a quiet strength that mirrors the enduring spirit of the vast, open country it calls home. The history of Lemmon is intrinsically tied to the rich soil and the promise of opportunity it once held for homesteaders, a saga written in the turn of the plow and the enduring legacy of agriculture that continues to define its local economy. Ranching, with its vast pastures and herds of cattle, is a cornerstone, its presence felt in the distant lowing and the occasional rumble of a stock truck traversing the county roads. The railroad, a vital artery in its early days, brought lifeblood and connection, though its diminished presence now speaks of changing times and the enduring challenge of maintaining distance in a world that increasingly prizes proximity. Small businesses, often family-run, form the backbone of the community, their storefronts offering a glimpse into the daily lives and needs of the people who call Lemmon home, their quiet commerce a testament to the enduring spirit of self-reliance that characterizes this corner of Perkins County.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lemmon, South Dakota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lemmon and Perkins County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lemmon is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Lemmon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |