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Pukwana, SD
Town in Brule County, South Dakota.
Population
300
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
391
ZIP codes
0
Pukwana and its ZIP codes
Pukwana at a glance
- Pukwana is about 33 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Pukwana, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brule County. PPP loans are for Pukwana.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,625
1,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,229
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36.5M
FY 2026, $6,954 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Pukwana, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
628
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
88° / 11°F
20.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pukwana, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Pukwana
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChamberlainCity | 7.2 mi | 4.5 |
| OacomaTown | 9.1 mi | 2.6 |
| KimballCity | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| OlaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4 |
| Grass Ranch ColonyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Bijou HillsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.3 |
| Gann ValleyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| Fort ThompsonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 10.4 |
| Platte ColonyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| RelianceTown | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| Spring Valley ColonyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| White LakeCity | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| Cedar Grove ColonyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| HamillCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.2 |
| Lower BruleCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pukwana, SD in?
- Pukwana is in Brule County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Pukwana, SD?
- About 300 people live in Pukwana, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pukwana?
- Nearby places include Chamberlain (7.2 mi), Oacoma (9.1 mi), Kimball (12 mi), Ola (12 mi), Grass Ranch Colony (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023