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
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
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
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%
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population23
Median Age13.5 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death5,579/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain20.3 in/yr
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%
Broadband100.0%
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.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.