SDMap-doton-Akaska, 2004
Akaska’s story
119 years in pictures
Census counts: 114 in 1910, a low of 31 in 2000, 77 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1968 on.
- 1907Akaska is settled
AkaskaSD
A town of 81, settled in 1907.
Population
81
2025 Census estimate · +6.6% since 2020
Median home value
$92K
Census ACS
Household income
$41K
median
Median age
63.8
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Akaska a good place to live?
32% of residents live below the poverty line in Akaska, above both the South Dakota town median (9.5%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 1 of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than Akaska. Akaska has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
81 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Akaska: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Akaska, and how to reach them.
PowerMontana-Dakota Utilities13.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWEB WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Akaska’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personSouth Dakota has no online registration; you can register in person until 15 days before Election Day or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWalworth County AuditorWalworth County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025
ZIP code5742057420 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Akaska.
Natural hazards
Akaska stands out in South Dakota and nationally, with the FEMA risk score higher than most
At 89 of 100, Akaska’s FEMA risk score is above both South Dakota’s towns (54 of 100) and U.S. towns (44 of 100).
89risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Akaska, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Akaska has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 5° and about 33 inches of snow falls in a winter.
33″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter8–27°
Spring31–55°
Summer57–82°
Fall34–58°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Akaska have diabetes than in the typical South Dakota or U.S. town
18% of adults have diabetes in Akaska. No town among the 36 in South Dakota we compare has a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Akaska. 48% of adults have high blood pressure in Akaska.
| Akaska | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 10% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 19% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 17% |
26 measures vs. South Dakota
7 better10 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Akaska | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.7% | 18.8% |
| Fewer adults in frequent mental distress | 11.6% | 15.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 13.1% | 6.8% |
Mobridge Regional Hospital - Cah
21.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Akaska
15pages on Akaska
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Akaska; the nearest are
College town 17 of every 100 Akaska residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
About Akaska
Town in South Dakota, United States
Akaska (; ə-KAS-kə) is a town in Walworth County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 77 at the 2020 census. The community name derives from a Sioux word meaning "uncertain".
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,778 ft
- ZIP code
- 57420
- Area code
- 605
Questions about Akaska
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Akaska, SD a good place to live?
Akaska has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.