South Dakota
Wessington Springs is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 747. Residents earn $46,750 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wessington Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Wessington Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wessington Springs is $46,750, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Wessington Springs is $96,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $461 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Wessington Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches, including 44.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,750 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,145 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,554 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 106 |
| County GDP | $172M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 10 |
| Commute Time | 14.3 min |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |
| Census Median | $96,000 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $228,113 |
| Census Median Rent | $461 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.4% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.7 inches |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 44.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,659 ft (506 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 415/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0805°N, 98.5712°W |
| County FIPS | 46073 |
Winner: Republican by 43.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 415/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 14.3 min |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |