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Akaska, SD
Town in Walworth County, South Dakota.
Population
104
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
170
ZIP codes
0
Akaska and its ZIP codes
Akaska at a glance
- Akaska is about 14 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Akaska, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walworth County. PPP loans are for Akaska.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,032
2,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,680
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39M
FY 2026, $7,338 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Akaska, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
584
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 4°F
19.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Akaska, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Akaska
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LowryTown | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| SelbyCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| GlenhamTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| JavaTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| HovenTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| MobridgeCity | 21 mi | 2 |
| Swift BirdCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| GettysburgCity | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| BowdleCity | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| LebanonTown | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| TolstoyTown | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| Mound CityTown | 28 mi | 0.1 |
| La PlantCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 9.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Akaska, SD in?
- Akaska is in Walworth County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Akaska, SD?
- About 104 people live in Akaska, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Akaska?
- Nearby places include Lowry (6.9 mi), Selby (13 mi), Glenham (16 mi), Java (17 mi), Hoven (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023