At a Glance
Violent Crime
429/100K
572/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
291 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Okaton a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Okaton reports 429 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 572/100K.
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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population41
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female24% / 76%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans29.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent429/100K
Property572/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain21.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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%
Broadband10.0%
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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