South Dakota
Pukwana is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 276. Residents earn $61,750 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pukwana receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Pukwana offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pukwana is $61,750, 18% below the national average of $75,149. 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%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Pukwana is $119,600, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $994 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Pukwana experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 95.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,750 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,969 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $791 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,910 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 256 |
| County GDP | $336M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 23 |
| Retail | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Commute Time | 16.9 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
| Census Median | $119,600 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $994 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.5% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,506/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.4 inches |
| 46% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,564 ft (477 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 358/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7791°N, 99.1843°W |
| County FIPS | 46015 |
Winner: Republican by 42.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.4% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 358/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 41 |
| Avg Commute | 16.9 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |