Onaka, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 14 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -53.3%
Males: (45.5%)
Females: (54.5%)
Median resident age:

25.2 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57466

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-669,267,796 (it was $30,625 in 2000)
Onaka $-669,267,796
SD $69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $3,772 (it was $18,559 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-744,115,413 (it was $11,300 in 2000)
Onaka $-744,115,413
SD $245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $54,166; detached houses: $53,193
March 2022 cost of living index in Onaka: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 100.0%

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Ancestries: German (100.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1924

Elevation: 1850 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 51 people per square mile   (very low).

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

2.4% ($275)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (128.6 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (303.1 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (634.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Tolstoy, SD (2.7 miles),
Seneca, SD (3.1 miles),
Hoven, SD (3.9 miles ),
Lebanon, SD (4.1 miles),
Roscoe, SD (4.3 miles ),
Faulkton, SD (4.5 miles ),
Bowdle, SD (4.5 miles ),
Cresbard, SD (5.0 miles)

Latitude: 45.19 N, Longitude: 99.47 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in Onaka, SD in 2022

Onaka satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Average climate in Onaka, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Onaka, South Dakota average temperatures Onaka, South Dakota average precipitation Onaka, South Dakota humidity Onaka, South Dakota wind speed Onaka, South Dakota snowfall Onaka, South Dakota sunshine Onaka, South Dakota clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Onaka-area historical tornado activity is below South Dakota state average. It is 30% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1957, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.9 miles away from the Onaka town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 8/24/2006, a category F3 tornado 34.6 miles away from the town center injured one person.

Earthquake activity:

Onaka-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 43% 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 549.6 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 67.7 miles away from Onaka center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 169.5 miles away from Onaka center
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 360.7 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 170.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 324.3 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 Faulk County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Winter Storms: 5, Storms: 4, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Onaka:

  • HOLY INFANT HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 16 miles away; HOVEN, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Onaka:

  • Northern State University (about 52 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of Mary (about 123 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 130 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • South Dakota State University (about 145 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 158 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 174 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 174 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Onaka Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Faulk County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

1.5 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

30.0%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Onaka:

Marital status in Onaka, SD
  • Never married: 54.8%
  • Now married: 45.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Onaka:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 54.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.0
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Onaka, SD (based on Faulk County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic8764
Mainline Protestant6384
Evangelical Protestant1988
None652-
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: 1
Faulk County:

4.41 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Here:

4.41 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
This county:

17.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.3%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.3%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$2,522
Financial Administration 0$0 1$3,508
Totals for Government 0$0 3$6,030

Onaka government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($71.43)

Onaka government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $1,000 ($71.43)
    Highways: $1,000 ($71.43)
  • Tax - Alcoholic Beverage License: $19,000 ($1357.14)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $3,000 ($214.29)
    Property: $2,000 ($142.86)

Onaka government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $20,000 ($1428.57)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $19,000 ($1357.14)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,000 ($71.43)

Strongest AM radio stations in Onaka:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOLY (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOBRIDGE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Onaka:

  • KQSD-FM (91.9 FM; LOWRY, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KMLO (100.7 FM; LOWRY, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Onaka:

  • KQSD-TV (Channel 11; LOWRY, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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  • David McGlothlin, 338th Avenue (Lat: 45.195972 Lon: -99.411167), Type: 79.2, Structure height: 46049 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Apc Towers, LLC, Dagresta@apctowers.Com, Suite 250, Ralei-gh, Phone: (919) 324-1945

  • David McGlothlin, 338th Avenue (Lat: 45.195972 Lon: -99.411167), Type: 79.2, Structure height: 46049 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Apc Towers, LLC, Dagresta@apctowers.Com, Suite 250, Ralei-gh, Phone: (919) 324-1945

  • David McGlothlin, 338th Avenue (Lat: 45.195972 Lon: -99.411167), Type: 77.7, Structure height: 46049 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Apc Towers, LLC, Dagresta@apctowers.Com, Suite 250, Ralei-gh, Phone: (919) 324-1945

  • Paul M ALVAREZ, 338th Avenue (Lat: 45.195972 Lon: -99.411167), Type: 77.7, Structure height: 46049 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Apc Towers, LLC, Palvarez@apctowers.Com, Suite 250, 8601 SIX FORKS ROAD, Ralei-gh, Phone: (919) 249-7732

  • Paul M ALVAREZ, 338th Avenue (Lat: 45.195972 Lon: -99.411167), Type: 77.7, Structure height: 46049 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Apc Towers, LLC, Palvarez@apctowers.Com, Suite 250, 8601 SIX FORKS ROAD, Ralei-gh, Phone: (919) 249-7732


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: BOMESBERGER RUSS RANS S6ES (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX SEE BOMBADIER (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 516ES, N516ES, N-516ES, Serial Number: 06031508-ES, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 08/24/2005, Certificate Issue Date: 05/31/2012
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Russ L Bomesberger, 14536 331st Ave, Onaka, SD 57466, Other Owners: Reece Bomesberger

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Onaka, SD
  • 66.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 33.3%Other fuel


Onaka 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 significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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