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Wakonda

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Wakonda

Total population

399

Median home value

$107,100

20.5%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$61,250

Wakonda$61k
National$74k

Founded

1888

Elevation424 m
Land area1 km²
Weather59°F · Drizzle then Patchy Fog
Coordinates43.01°, -97.11°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded
1888
Elevation
424 m
Area
1 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Wakonda is an incorporated town in Clay County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 347 at the 2020 census.

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History & geography

History

A post office called Wakonda has been in operation since 1886. Wakonda was platted in 1888. Its name refers to something holy in the Sioux language, and it was chosen by William Henry Harrison Beadle.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Corn and soybeans are grown on the farms surrounding the town. The climate is humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters. Annual precipitation is approximately 25 inches.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
54.4
Median home value
$107,100
Housing units
161
Poverty rate
20.1%
Unemployment
0%

Race & ethnicity

White
91.5%
Black
2%
Asian
0.3%
Hispanic
0%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
43.0081
Longitude
-97.1060
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight
59°F
Drizzle then Patchy Fog
Saturday
67°F
Widespread Drizzle
Saturday Night
60°F
Patchy Drizzle then Patchy Fog
Sunday
70°F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday Night
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
70°F
Partly Sunny

Forecast for Wakonda, SD from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
28.4%
Diabetes
9.2%
Adult obesity
37.9%
Binge drinking
21.3%
Adult smoking
14.8%
No leisure activity
21.9%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
Other
0

Largest nearby schools

  • Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
    Elementary · Wakonda · 162 students · 12.5:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

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Notable people from here

Nearby places in South Dakota

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.16
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,518

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

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Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
200
Avg daily Wikipedia views
7
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

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Events

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API