Wakonda, South Dakota

Wakonda: town in Clay County, South Dakota, United States.

About

Wakonda is a town located in the county of Clay in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 321 and a population density of 321 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 296 inhabitants.

The town was created 138 years ago in 1887.

Wakonda locator map
Location of Wakonda on South Dakota map.

Quick Facts about Wakonda

Population 296 (2020)
Country United States of America
State South Dakota (United States)
County Clay County
Postal code 57073
Phone Area Codes 605
Area 1 km2
Latitude & Longitude 43.0083,-97.1067
Altitude 1,391 feet / 424 meters
Establishment January 01, 1888 (138 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 05:25:06 (6th November 2026)
Density 296 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -7.79% (2010-2020)
Weather 30℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather
Wakonda  South Dakota  Ohio Street between 1 and 2 Streets  SW side image
Wakonda South Dakota Ohio Street between 1 and 2 Streets SW side image

Geography

Wakonda is located at 43°0'30"N 97°6'24"W (43.0083300, -97.1067200).

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Weather

30°F
Mostly Cloudy
5 to 10 mph N Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Wakonda decreased by 7.79% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 321 - census
2011 324 0.93% estimation process
2012 322 -0.62% estimation process
2013 314 -2.48% estimation process
2014 312 -0.64% estimation process
2015 305 -2.24% estimation process
2016 307 0.66% estimation process
2017 306 -0.33% estimation process
2018 303 -0.98% estimation process
2019 294 -2.97% estimation process
2020 296 0.68% estimation process
Wakonda zip code is 57073. County name: Clay, County fips: 46027

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Wakonda, SD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
219198 Mount Marty College Yankton (SD) 57078-3724
219338 Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Yankton (SD) 57078-3899
219471 University of South Dakota Vermillion (SD) 57069-2390

Closest post offices linked to Wakonda.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Wakonda Post Office Wakonda (SD) 57073