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Java, SD
Town in Walworth County, South Dakota.
Population
78
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
159
ZIP codes
0
Java and its ZIP codes
Java at a glance
- Java is about 13 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Java, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walworth County. PPP loans are for Java.
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
Java, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Java, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Java
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SelbyCity | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| BowdleCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| LowryTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| AkaskaTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Mound CityTown | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| HovenTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| GlenhamTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| HillsviewTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| HosmerCity | 21 mi | 1 |
| EurekaCity | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| TolstoyTown | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| HerreidCity | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| MobridgeCity | 27 mi | 2 |
| ArtasTown | 27 mi | 0.1 |
| RoscoeCity | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| OnakaTown | 30 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Java, SD in?
- Java is in Walworth County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Java, SD?
- About 78 people live in Java, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Java?
- Nearby places include Selby (7.2 mi), Bowdle (12 mi), Lowry (14 mi), Akaska (17 mi), Mound City (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023