Westport, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
93 Population 388/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $27,114 per capita
$103,900 Home Value $236,161 Zillow
44°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, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Westport, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$27,114 per capita
Home Value
$103,900
63% below
Zillow: $236,161
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
74% below
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Westport Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Westport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
37%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westport a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Westport residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,114. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,522 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westport is $103,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,161. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

8.8% of adults in Westport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Westport has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Data Overview

People

Population93
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density388/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans32.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$27,114
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,155M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,900
Rent
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$236,161
Housing Units45
Rent Burden22.6%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,876/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain21.7 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation1,334 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Westport was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.