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Kadoka, SD
City in Jackson County, South Dakota.
Population
372
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
163
ZIP codes
0
Kadoka and its ZIP codes
Kadoka at a glance
- Kadoka is about 14 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Kadoka, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Kadoka.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,358
691 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,054
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$40.3M
FY 2026, $14,356 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Kadoka, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
928
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
90° / 10°F
16.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kadoka, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
21.2%
U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Kadoka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BelvidereTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| PhilipCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| WanbleeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| CottonwoodTown | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| Corn CreekCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2 |
| MidlandTown | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| InteriorTown | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| NorrisCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kadoka, SD in?
- Kadoka is in Jackson County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Kadoka, SD?
- About 372 people live in Kadoka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kadoka?
- Nearby places include Belvidere (12 mi), Philip (17 mi), Wanblee (19 mi), Cottonwood (22 mi), Corn Creek (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023