Home › South Dakota › Wakonda
Wakonda, South Dakota
Town · Population 343 · #145 in South Dakota
About Wakonda
Wakonda, SD is a tiny community located in southeastern South Dakota with an estimated population of 343.
Officially, Wakonda is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 879 residents per square mile.
📰 Wakonda News Today
- Kenneth E Campbell Obituary (1950 - 2026) - Wakonda, SD - KTIV Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Patrick Joseph Donahue Obituary Jun 24, 2026 Hansen Funeral Home · Jun 24
- Obituary | Dale Eugene Sample of Sioux Falls, South Dakota - George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory · Aug 1
- Gary Johnson | Obituaries plaintalk.net · Apr 20
- Dianna Ihnen Obituary Apr 21, 2026 hofmeisterjones.com · Apr 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Wakonda Unique
- The only place in America named Wakonda — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏫 Schools in Wakonda
- Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeTown
Population (2024)343
Rank in state#145 of 310
Land area0.39 sq mi
Density879/sq mi
Coordinates43.0081, -97.1060