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Waubay, SD
City in Day County, South Dakota.
Population
337
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
231
ZIP codes
0
Waubay and its ZIP codes
Waubay at a glance
- Waubay is about 19 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Waubay, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Day County. PPP loans are for Waubay.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,942
1,966 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,389
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$61.4M
FY 2026, $11,264 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Waubay, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
676
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
12
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 4°F
22.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waubay, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Waubay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OrtleyTown | 4.9 mi | 2.2 |
| Enemy SwimCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.9 |
| GrenvilleTown | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| WebsterCity | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| SummitTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| RoslynTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| WallaceTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| FlorenceTown | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| MarvinTown | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Agency VillageCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.2 |
| EdenTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| ButlerTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| BristolCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| PeeverTown | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| Peever FlatsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| WilmotCity | 23 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waubay, SD in?
- Waubay is in Day County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Waubay, SD?
- About 337 people live in Waubay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waubay?
- Nearby places include Ortley (4.9 mi), Enemy Swim (6.8 mi), Grenville (9.9 mi), Webster (10 mi), Summit (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023