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Wessington Springs, SD
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Wessington Springs, SD
At a Glance
How Wessington Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wessington Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wessington Springs a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wessington Springs residents earn a median household income of $46,750 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,145. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wessington Springs is $96,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,113. Median rent is $461/month, with 18.5% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Wessington Springs reports 386 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,427/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in Wessington Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wessington Springs 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.