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Wakonda, SD
Town in Clay County, South Dakota.
Population
399
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,033
ZIP codes
0
Wakonda and its ZIP codes
Wakonda at a glance
- Wakonda is about 86 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Wakonda, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Wakonda.
Unemployment rate
1.5%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,529
6,112 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,050
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $7,127 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wakonda, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
630
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 7°F
26.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wakonda, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Wakonda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VolinTown | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| IreneCity | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| GayvilleTown | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| CentervilleCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Mission HillTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| ViborgCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| MecklingCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Cameron ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| St. Helena, NEVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| YanktonCity | 17 mi | 8.7 |
| BeresfordCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| VermillionCity | 18 mi | 4.8 |
| DavisTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| HurleyCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Wynot, NEVillage | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| UticaTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wakonda, SD in?
- Wakonda is in Clay County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Wakonda, SD?
- About 399 people live in Wakonda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wakonda?
- Nearby places include Volin (5.2 mi), Irene (6 mi), Gayville (8.8 mi), Centerville (11 mi), Mission Hill (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023