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Wakpala, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Campbell County County
2.1
/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
43°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
226
Violent Crime/100K
2,317 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$22,500 median income, 21.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
226 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wakpala has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 34.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,637 ft (499 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 361/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6594°N, 100.5355°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Campbell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 78 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in |
Wakpala has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").