At a Glance
Median Income
$36,786
$24,311 per capita
Median Rent
$600/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
23.0% smoking rate
How Kadoka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kadoka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kadoka a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kadoka residents earn a median household income of $36,786 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,311. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 83 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Education
9.4% of adults in Kadoka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kadoka has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population427
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density186/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,786
Per Capita$24,311
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$107M
Avg Weekly Wage$794
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$600
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$201,493
Housing Units266
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death24,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain22.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation2,449 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute8 min
Broadband70.5%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Kadoka was founded in 1906.
The median home in Kadoka was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.512 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.