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Onaka, SD
Town in Faulk County, South Dakota.
Population
25
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
96
ZIP codes
0
Onaka and its ZIP codes
Onaka at a glance
- Onaka is about 8.1 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Faulk County. PPP loans are for Onaka.
Unemployment rate
1.3%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,410
668 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,022
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39.4M
FY 2026, $18,551 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Onaka, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
547
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 3°F
21.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Onaka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TolstoyTown | 7.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Brentwood ColonyCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.9 |
| SenecaTown | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Thunderbird ColonyCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Blumengard ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| HovenTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| LebanonTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| RoscoeCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| FaulktonCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| BowdleCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Evergreen ColonyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| CresbardTown | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| Pembrook ColonyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| LowryTown | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| HosmerCity | 27 mi | 1 |
| IpswichCity | 27 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Onaka, SD in?
- Onaka is in Faulk County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Onaka, SD?
- About 25 people live in Onaka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Onaka?
- Nearby places include Tolstoy (7.3 mi), Brentwood Colony (8.7 mi), Seneca (9.4 mi), Thunderbird Colony (9.7 mi), Blumengard Colony (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023