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Webster, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Day County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,823 Population 1,125/sq mi density
$55,074 Median Income $38,534 per capita
$122,200 Home Value $218,842 Zillow
$612 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
262 Violent Crime/100K 2,215 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,074 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,200 home value, $612/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Webster, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,074
27% below
$38,534 per capita
Home Value
$122,200
57% below
Zillow: $218,842
Median Rent
$612/mo
47% below
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
262/100K
31% below
2,215/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Webster Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Webster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
43%
Rent
53%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
11%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Webster a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Webster residents earn a median household income of $55,074 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,534. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 268 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Webster is $122,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,842. Median rent is $612/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Webster reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,215/100K.

Education

16.7% of adults in Webster hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Webster has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,823
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,125/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,074
Per Capita$38,534
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$381M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,200
Rent$612
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$218,842
Housing Units943
Rent Burden25.2%

Crime

F
Violent262/100K
Property2,215/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,776/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,836 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Webster was founded in 1895.
The median home in Webster was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.