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Onaka, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Faulk County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
23 Population 88/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Onaka, SD

At a Glance

Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
48% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Onaka Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
806%
Bachelor's
148%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Onaka a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 — Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Onaka reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

50.0% of adults in Onaka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Onaka has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population23
Median Age13.5 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$3,122
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$818

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$150,184
Housing Units13
Rent Burden18.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death5,579/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,860 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 16%
Broadband7.0%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Onaka was founded in 1907.
The median home in Onaka was built in 1949.
62.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (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.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.