At a Glance
Median Income
$22,500
$7,782 per capita
Median Rent
$433/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
226/100K
2,317/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
21.9%
81.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
33.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wakpala a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 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. The unemployment rate stands at 21.9% (508% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 81.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 75 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Wakpala reports 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,317/100K.
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 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population159
Median Age26.4 yrs
Density361/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans95.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$22,500
Per Capita$7,782
Unemployment21.9%
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%
Crime
F
Violent226/100K
Property2,317/100K
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes19.6%
Smoking33.7%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death10,991/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain20.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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
Broadband42.0%
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.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 228 Mbps.
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