Wentworth, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Minnehaha County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
189 Population 756/sq mi density
$91,875 Median Income $44,576 per capita
$775 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$91,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Wentworth, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,875
22% above
$44,576 per capita
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
10.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
3% below
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Wentworth Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
122%
Rent
67%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wentworth a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wentworth residents earn a median household income of $91,875 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,576. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,989 business establishments, including 558 restaurants.

Education

16.4% of adults in Wentworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wentworth has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population189
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density756/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,875
Per Capita$44,576
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$22,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$775
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$485,301
Housing Units88
Rent Burden10.0%

Health

Obesity31.1%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain26.8 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,697 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Wentworth was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Brookings Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 558 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.