City

Kadoka, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  South Dakota

👥786Population
💰$26,771Median HH Income▼ 65% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$159,100Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 75% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.3%Hispanic: 1.5%Other: 3.3%Race
White57.3%
Hispanic1.5%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
27%
45–64
17%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty35.0% ▲ 250% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 75% above avg
HS Graduate223 (44%)
Some College80 (15.8%)
Associates54 (10.7%)
Bachelors97 (19.1%)
Graduate Degree53 (10.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 44%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 19.1%Graduate: 10.5%Edu
HS Grad44.0%
Some College15.8%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors19.1%
Graduate10.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.8%Renter: 33.2%Tenure
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
42%
$200k–$300k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$26,771 ▼ 65% below avg
Median Home Value$159,100 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$569/mo
Total Housing Units391
Vacant Units126

Income Distribution

Under $25k
51%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
85%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
51%
About Kadoka, SD

Kadoka is a city in South Dakota, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 786 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Kadoka is a lower-income community. The median household income of $26,771 is well below the national average. Approximately 35.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Kadoka is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $569 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kadoka is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kadoka
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57543 786 $26,771 $159,100 $569 8.5% 29.6% 66.8%