Wessington, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Beadle County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
192 Population 505/sq mi density
$65,250 Median Income $31,415 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $172,569 Zillow
$538 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $538/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Wessington, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,250
13% below
$31,415 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $172,569
Median Rent
$538/mo
54% below
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
33% below
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Wessington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
34%
Rent
46%
Poverty
145%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wessington a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wessington residents earn a median household income of $65,250 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,415. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 690 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wessington is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,569. Median rent is $538/month, with 33.8% 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 1950.

Education

22.6% of adults in Wessington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wessington has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population192
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density505/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,250
Per Capita$31,415
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$1,236M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$538
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$172,569
Housing Units119
Rent Burden33.8%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,497/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain22.3 in/yr
Elevation1,414 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute14 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Wessington was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Huron Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.