At a Glance
Median Income
$56,875
$29,450 per capita
Home Value
$97,700
Zillow: $261,038
Median Rent
$817/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
14.8% smoking rate
How Wakonda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wakonda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wakonda 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
Wakonda residents earn a median household income of $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,450. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 864 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wakonda is $97,700 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,038. Median rent is $817/month, with 45.0% 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 1938.
Education
18.8% of adults in Wakonda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wakonda has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population352
Median Age53.4 yrs
Density903/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$29,450
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$1,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,700
Rent$817
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$261,038
Housing Units164
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,346/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain26.9 in/yr
Elevation1,387 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Wakonda was founded in 1888.
The median home in Wakonda was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.