At a Glance
Median Income
$36,786
$24,311 per capita
Median Rent
$600/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
280/100K
700/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
302 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 4.1% (14% 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.
Safety & Crime
Kadoka reports 280 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 700/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population427
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density186/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$36,786
Per Capita$24,311
Unemployment4.1%
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%
Crime
F
Violent280/100K
Property700/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault280/100K
Burglary140/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death24,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain17.4 in/yr
AQI35 (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.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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