Okaton, SD

South Dakota

Okaton is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 41.

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
41 Population 1/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $22,620 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 10.3%
69% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Okaton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population41
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female24% / 76%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans29.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$22,620
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$85M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Elevation2,107 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
CommuteN/A
Broadband9.0%

Is Okaton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Okaton receives an overall livability score of 1.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Okaton faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

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%.

Education

10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Okaton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches, including 49.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Okaton has a population of 41 with a density of 1 people per square mile. The median age is 37.8 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

41
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
37.8yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
29.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 24.4%
Female 75.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Okaton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Okaton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Okaton is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Okaton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$22,620
Avg Weekly Wage$679
IRS Avg AGI$59,145

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)60
County GDP$85M

Business (County)

Restaurants15
Retail8

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Okaton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate46.5%

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.1/10
Exercise Access65.2%

Crime Rates: Okaton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Okaton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 21.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.7 inches
43% below US avg
Snowfall49.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,107 ft (642 m)
Area29.8 sq mi (77.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates43.8521°N, 100.8814°W
County FIPS46075
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 75.8-point margin. 9.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86.7%
D 10.9%

Winner: Republican by 75.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.3%
69% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.45
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area29.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access9.0%
Restaurants15
Retail Stores8

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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