Volga
City in South Dakota, United States
Overview
Volga is a friendly small city in South Dakota, best known for its tight-knit community, open landscapes, and welcoming atmosphere. The city offers peaceful living, local festivals, and easy access to the outdoors, appealing to families and those seeking an authentic rural American experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
2,113
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.32°, -96.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,745
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
70
English
99
Temperature
7.2°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
-7.9°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
-41.0°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
638 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
21
Walk Score
21
Footways
42.0
Airport
BKX
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 67/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.