South Dakota
Westport is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 93. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Westport receives an overall livability score of 3.6 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. Westport offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Westport is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Westport is $103,900, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Westport has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches, including 37.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,114 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,047 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,624 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,522 |
| County GDP | $3,155M |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 163 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,536 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.29% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $103,900 |
| 63% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,536 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.29% |
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,876/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.5 inches |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,334 ft (407 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 388/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6478°N, 98.4981°W |
| County FIPS | 46013 |
Winner: Republican by 26.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.8% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 388/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 32.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Retail Stores | 163 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |