Okaton, South Dakota

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Population in 2010: 36.
Population change since 2000: +24.1%
Males: (20.9%)
Females: 29  (79.1%)
Median resident age:

38.5 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57562

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-669,267,796 (it was $23,750 in 2000)
Okaton $-669,267,796
SD $69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,629 (it was $13,859 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-744,115,413 (it was $19,500 in 2000)
Okaton $-744,115,413
SD $245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $175,855; detached houses: $169,998; mobile homes: $167,076
March 2022 cost of living index in Okaton: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2240 feet

Land area: 29.8 square miles.

Population density: 1.2 people per square mile   (very low).

Okaton, South Dakota map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Okaton CDP:

1.7% ($340)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rapid City, SD (115.6 miles , pop. 59,607).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (304.1 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (685.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Murdo, SD (3.2 miles ),
Midland, SD (4.1 miles),
Belvidere, SD (4.3 miles),
Draper, SD (4.4 miles),
White River, SD (4.9 miles ),
Corn Creek, SD (5.2 miles),
Kadoka, SD (5.5 miles ),
Vivian, SD (5.6 miles)

Latitude: 43.89 N, Longitude: 100.92 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

Distribution of median household income in Okaton, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Okaton, SD in 2022

Okaton satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Average climate in Okaton, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Okaton-area historical tornado activity is significantly below South Dakota state average. It is 54% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/23/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 42.4 miles away from the Okaton place center injured 10 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/14/1953, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 18.0 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Okaton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 267% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 484.5 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 256.4 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 78.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 249.9 miles away from Okaton center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 251.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 128.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jones County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Storms: 4, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Okaton topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Okaton:

  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 115 miles; Rapid City, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,102)
  • Chadron State College (about 129 miles; Chadron, NE; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • Black Hills State University (about 153 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • Northern State University (about 162 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of Mary (about 197 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 203 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • South Dakota State University (about 208 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)

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Jones County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.3 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

81.8%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Okaton:

  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 100.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Okaton:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 1.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.7
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Okaton, SD (based on Jones County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2362
Evangelical Protestant2264
Catholic462
Other1-
None497-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Jones County:

19.10 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Here:

47.76 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Jones County:

28.65 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Jones County:

8.3%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.0%
South Dakota:

27.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Okaton:

  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KWYR (1260 AM; 5 kW; WINNER, SD; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO CORP.)
  • KVSH (940 AM; 5 kW; VALENTINE, NE; Owner: HEART CITY RADIO COMPANY)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KKLS (920 AM; 10 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Okaton:

  • KPRY-TV (Channel 4; PIERRE, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • K44GG (Channel 44; MURDO, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)

Okaton fatal accident list:

Sep 17, 2017 11:25 AM, I-90 W, Lat: 43.900933, Lon: -100.986206, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
Aug 2, 2015 11:00 AM, I-90 W, Lat: 43.900944, Lon: -100.965283, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 174ft / 53.4mTotal length
  • $50,000Total costs
  • 33,448Total average daily traffic
  • 8,840Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Okaton, SD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 161960-1969
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Okaton, SD

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Okaton)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Okaton, Nw 1/4 Nw 1/4 Section 26, Township 1 N, Range 26 E (Lat: 44.020972 Lon: -100.963028), Type: Tower, Structure height: 147.5 m, Overall height: 149.7 m, Call Sign: WPTU846,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6745.00 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6775.00 MHz, 6785.00 MHz... (+3 more), Grant Date: 02/23/2012, Expiration Date: 12/19/2021, Cancellation Date: 09/10/2015, Certifier: Michael P Goggin, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 3300 E. Renner Road, B3132, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (972) 907-1131, Email:

  • Okaton, Nw 1/4 Nw 1/4 S26 T1n R26e (Lat: 44.020972 Lon: -100.963028), Type: Tower, Structure height: 147.5 m, Overall height: 149.7 m, Call Sign: WQNI448,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 6805.00 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6775.00 MHz, 6785.00 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6745.00 MHz... (+5 more), Grant Date: 02/14/2011, Expiration Date: 08/13/2011, Cancellation Date: 10/15/2011, Certifier: Michael P Goggin, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 Twentieth Street, Nw, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3471Z, N3471Z, N-3471Z, Serial Number: 18-7291, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 04/11/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 07/21/2020
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Billy W Wyly, 24684 Wyly Rd, Okaton, SD 57562, Other Owners: Mack R Wyly

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Okaton, SD
  • 100.0%Electricity


Okaton compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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