Okaton, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jones County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
41 Population 1/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Okaton, SD

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Okaton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Okaton a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

10.3% of adults in Okaton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 21.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population41
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female24% / 76%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans69.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$22,620
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$85M
Avg Weekly Wage$679

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$300,384
Housing Units14
Rent Burden16.5%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain21.7 in/yr
Elevation2,107 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Okaton was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.