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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
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
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 | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in |
Wakpala has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 17°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").