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Wakpala, SD
Census-designated place in Corson County, South Dakota.
Population
144
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
329
ZIP codes
0
Wakpala and its ZIP codes
Wakpala at a glance
- Wakpala is about 27 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Wakpala, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Corson County. PPP loans are for Wakpala.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,820
755 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,246
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$75.9M
FY 2026, $19,461 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wakpala, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
875
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 6°F
17.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wakpala, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.4%
U.S. 33.3% +12.1 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
32.6%
U.S. 12.8% +19.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities near Wakpala
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MobridgeCity | 9.6 mi | 2 |
| Little EagleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| KenelCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| GlenhamTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| McLaughlinCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| PollockTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Mound CityTown | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| HerreidCity | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| SelbyCity | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| BullheadCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3 |
| Fort Yates, NDCity | 30 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wakpala, SD in?
- Wakpala is in Corson County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Wakpala, SD?
- About 144 people live in Wakpala, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wakpala?
- Nearby places include Mobridge (9.6 mi), Little Eagle (13 mi), Kenel (14 mi), Glenham (16 mi), McLaughlin (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023