Wessington Springs, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jerauld County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
747
Population
415/sq mi density
$46,750
Median Income
$32,145 per capita
$96,000
Home Value
$237,399 Zillow
$461
Median Rent
18.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,750 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $461/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Top Industries in Wessington Springs (2)
County-level employment data (BLS QCEW). Sorted by employment.
Wholesale Trade
137 jobs
11 firms
$85,006/yr
Retail Trade
46 jobs
7 firms
$27,824/yr
Industry Specialization (Location Quotient)
LQ > 1.0 means the industry is more concentrated here than the national average.
Wholesale Trade
2.23
Retail Trade
0.30
Thin line = national average (1.0)
Complete Industry Data
| Industry | Employment | Establishments | Avg Weekly Wage | Avg Annual Pay | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 137 | 11 | $1,635 | $85,006 | 2.23 |
| Retail Trade | 46 | 7 | $535 | $27,824 | 0.30 |