City

Akaska, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Walworth County  ·  South Dakota

👥221Population
💰$41,250Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂21.9Median Age
🏠$79,800Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 67.0% Female 33.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
36%
5–17
5%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
5%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty39.4% ▲ 294% above avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 11% below avg
HS Graduate31 (29.5%)
Some College13 (12.4%)
Associates25 (23.8%)
Bachelors3 (2.9%)
Graduate Degree33 (31.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 23.8%Bachelors: 2.9%Graduate: 31.4%Edu
HS Grad29.5%
Some College12.4%
Associates23.8%
Bachelors2.9%
Graduate31.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
60%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,250 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$79,800 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units169
Vacant Units87

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
22%
$100k–$150k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
2%
30–45 min
52%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
64%
About Akaska, SD

Akaska is a city in South Dakota, located in Walworth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 221 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21.9 years.

Economically, Akaska is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,250 is below the national average. Approximately 39.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Akaska is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Akaska is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Akaska, SD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Akaska
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57420 221 $41,250 $79,800 0.0% 34.3% 84.2%