Westport, SD

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.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
93 Population 388/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $27,114 per capita
$103,900 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,900 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,750
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $103,900
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.8%
74% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.5%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Westport Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population93
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density388/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans78.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$27,114
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,155M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.6%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation1,334 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+97.5%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband32.0%
Libraries3

Is Westport a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Westport has a population of 93 with a density of 388 people per square mile. The median age is 61.3 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

93
Total Population
388
People / sq mi
61.3yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.3%
Female 38.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Westport vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Westport vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Westport is $58,750, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Westport vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,750
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,114
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047
IRS Avg AGI$88,624

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,522
County GDP$3,155M

Business (County)

Restaurants102
Healthcare124
Retail163
Manufacturing42

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,536
87% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.7 min
Work from Home10.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Westport is $103,900, 63% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,900
63% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,536
87% above US avg
Effective Rate6.29%
In Westport, 34.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.6% report depression. 20.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Westport vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.5%
7% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma9.7%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity20.9%
Depression20.6%
Mental Distress15.5%
Physical Distress10.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Checkup Rate75.0%
Premature Death6,876/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access84.2%
Healthcare Facilities124

Crime Rates: Westport vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Westport has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall22.5 inches
41% below US avg
Snowfall37.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,334 ft (407 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density388/sq mi
Coordinates45.6478°N, 98.4981°W
County FIPS46013
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26.8-point margin. 32.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.5%
D 35.7%

Winner: Republican by 26.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.8%
74% below US avg
High School+97.5%
School Test Score5.45
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density388/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access32.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities124
Restaurants102
Retail Stores163

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.7 min
Work from Home10.5%

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