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.
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 | 17:41:51 (12th May 2026) |
| Density | 296 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.45% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Wakonda is located at 43°0'30"N 97°6'24"W (43.0083300, -97.1067200).
Wakonda map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Wakonda decreased by 8.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 321 | - | census |
| 2011 | 324 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 322 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 314 | -2.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 312 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 305 | -2.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 307 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 306 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 303 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 294 | -3.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 296 | 0.68% | estimation process |
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 |
Other cities in Clay County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Meckling | 235 | Township in Clay County, South Dakota |
| Vermillion | 86 | County seat of Clay County, South Dakota, United States |
| Lodi | 80 | Township in Spink County, South Dakota |
| Greenfield | 41 | Township in Brown County, South Dakota |