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Wakonda, SD

Wakonda, SD.

Population: 564 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wakonda, SD is $258,493 — up 11.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $329,375 after a median 156 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, icestorm, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$258,493

Median home value

+11.5%

1-year change

156

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$258,493
1-year appreciation
+11.5%
3-year appreciation
+23.3%
5-year appreciation
+51.3%
10-year appreciation
+148.2%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$259,093
House Price Index (state)
503.5 (+1.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$329,375
Median list price
$544,900
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
+449.0%
Median days on market
156 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
87.8%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.4%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$712/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$821/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,022/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,708/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.1 : 1
Schools include
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
30.3 in
Annual snowfall
36.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
308
Days with Moderate air quality
41
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Missouri National Recreational River (31 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Lodi Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MERCYONE SIOUXLAND MEDICAL CENTER, AVERA SACRED HEART HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-42 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
80.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,658
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
57.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,653
Average weekly wage
$829
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
21

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WakondaState medianUS median
Median home value$258,493$302,982$288,527
Median sale price$329,375$287,750$325,000
Median days on market156 days58 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,658$1,656$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Wakonda, SD?
$258,493.
What is the median sale price in Wakonda, SD?
$329,375.
How long do homes take to sell in Wakonda, SD?
Median days on market: 156 days.
What is typical rent in Wakonda, SD?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,022/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wakonda, SD?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Wakonda, SD?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wakonda, SD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wakonda, SD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wakonda, SD?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Wakonda, SD?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wakonda, SD?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Wakonda

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