Wentworth, SD

South Dakota · Metropolitan Area

Wentworth is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 189. Residents earn $91,875 per year, which is 22% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
189 Population 756/sq mi density
$91,875 Median Income $44,576 per capita
N/A Home Value $483,817 Zillow
$775 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$91,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$775/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,875
22% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.4%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $775
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.1%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

How Wentworth Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population189
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density756/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,875
Per Capita$44,576
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$22,447M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$775
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$483,817

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.4%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Elevation1,697 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+97.3%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband77.0%
Libraries15

Is Wentworth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wentworth receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Wentworth stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wentworth is $91,875, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Wentworth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Wentworth has a population of 189 with a density of 756 people per square mile. The median age is 36.6 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.7%), with 2.1% Hispanic.

Population

189
Total Population
756
People / sq mi
36.6yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.4%
Female 38.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Wentworth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wentworth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wentworth is $91,875, which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Wentworth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,875
22% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,576
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
IRS Avg AGI$93,803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,989
County GDP$22,447M

Business (County)

Restaurants558
Healthcare581
Retail804
Manufacturing192

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,828
95% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.2 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $775 (33% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $483,817.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$483,817

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$775
33% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,828
95% above US avg
In Wentworth, 31.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.4% report depression. 18.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wentworth vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.1%
3% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure27.7%
Asthma9.7%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.2%
Physical Inactivity18.1%
Depression20.4%
Mental Distress14.5%
Physical Distress9.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.4%
Checkup Rate74.1%
Premature Death7,472/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access90.0%
Healthcare Facilities581

Crime Rates: Wentworth vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Safety Score

Wentworth has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.6 inches
22% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,697 ft (517 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density756/sq mi
Coordinates43.9969°N, 96.9645°W
County FIPS46099
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.7-point margin. 77.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.2%
D 42.5%

Winner: Republican by 12.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.4%
51% below US avg
High School+97.3%
School Test Score5.45
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density756/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.0%
Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities581
Restaurants558
Retail Stores804

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.2 min
Work from Home0.0%

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