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Wessington, SD
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Wessington, SD
At a Glance
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)
Is Wessington a Good Place to Live?
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.
Safety & Crime
Wessington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 550/100K.
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 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.