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

Housing Overview

Median Rent
$433/mo
63% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
28.6%
56% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
60
Median year built: 1976

Ownership vs. Renting

28.6%
Owner-Occupied
71.4%
Renter-Occupied
29%
71%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$691/mo
1 Bedroom
$784/mo
2 Bedroom
$990/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,540/mo
Census median rent: $433/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
32.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
28.6%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$128,018

Rent

Census Median Rent$433
FMR Studio$691
FMR 1-Bedroom$784
FMR 2-Bedroom$990
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,295
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,540

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied28.6%
Renter-Occupied71.4%
Homeownership Rate28.6%
Total Housing Units60
Median Year Built1976
Rent Burden32.5%