Wetonka, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
14
Population
56/sq mi density
42°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wetonka, SD
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
60.0%
78% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
How Wetonka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wetonka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
178%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wetonka a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
60.0% of adults in Wetonka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wetonka has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population14
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density56/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$8,171
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,155M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$236,161
Housing Units2
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain21.8 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation1,470 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+60.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.