South Dakota
Akaska is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 79. Residents earn $41,705 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Akaska receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Akaska stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Akaska is $41,705, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Akaska is $91,700, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Akaska has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches, including 33.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,705 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,622 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $899 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,903 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 252 |
| County GDP | $319M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,575 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.90% |
| Commute Time | 37.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |
| Census Median | $91,700 |
| 67% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,575 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.90% |
| Obesity | 29.0% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% |
| Depression | 16.8% |
| Mental Distress | 12.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 60.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,035/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.2 inches |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,769 ft (539 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3310°N, 100.1209°W |
| County FIPS | 46129 |
Winner: Republican by 59.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.6% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 130/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 34.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Avg Commute | 37.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |