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Akaska, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Walworth County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
79 Population 130/sq mi density
$41,705 Median Income $38,622 per capita
$91,700 Home Value $122,187 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,705 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,700 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Akaska, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,705
45% below
$38,622 per capita
Home Value
$91,700
67% below
Zillow: $122,187
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
15% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
10% below
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
311 sunny days/yr

How Akaska Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Akaska's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
33%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Akaska a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Akaska residents earn a median household income of $41,705 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,622. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 252 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Akaska is $91,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,187. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Akaska reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 460/100K.

Education

28.6% of adults in Akaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Akaska has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population79
Median Age73.0 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans77.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,705
Per Capita$38,622
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$319M
Avg Weekly Wage$899

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$122,187
Housing Units113
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property460/100K

Health

Obesity29.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,035/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain19.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,769 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute37 min
Broadband52.0%
Internet Speed263 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Akaska was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 263 Mbps.