Wakpala, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Campbell County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
159 Population 361/sq mi density
$22,500 Median Income $7,782 per capita
$433 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$22,500 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Wakpala, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$22,500
70% below
$7,782 per capita
Median Rent
$433/mo
63% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80% below
81.6% high school+
Obesity Rate
45.5%
42% above
33.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Wakpala Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wakpala's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
30%
Rent
37%
Poverty
656%
Bachelor's
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wakpala a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wakpala residents earn a median household income of $22,500 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $7,782. 81.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 75 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Education

6.9% of adults in Wakpala hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wakpala has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population159
Median Age26.4 yrs
Density361/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$22,500
Per Capita$7,782
Unemployment
Poverty81.3%
County GDP$103M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$433
Ownership28.6%
Zillow$128,018
Housing Units60
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity45.5%
Diabetes19.6%
Smoking33.7%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death10,991/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain18.0 in/yr
Elevation1,637 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute27 min
Broadband47.6%
Internet Speed228 Mbps
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in Wakpala was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 228 Mbps.