At a Glance
Median Income
$61,750
$38,969 per capita
Home Value
$119,600
Zillow: $240,737
Median Rent
$994/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
16.9% smoking rate
How Pukwana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pukwana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pukwana a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pukwana residents earn a median household income of $61,750 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,969. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 256 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pukwana is $119,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,737. Median rent is $994/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
18.4% of adults in Pukwana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pukwana has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population276
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density358/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,750
Per Capita$38,969
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$336M
Avg Weekly Wage$791
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,600
Rent$994
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$240,737
Housing Units158
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,506/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain20.4 in/yr
Elevation1,564 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 27%
Commute17 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Pukwana was founded in 1881.
The median home in Pukwana was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.