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Wakonda, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Yankton County County
Wakonda, SD
At a Glance
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)
Is Wakonda a Good Place to Live?
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 $248,189. 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.
Safety & Crime
Wakonda reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.