South Dakota
Wolsey is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 666. Residents earn $56,833 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wolsey receives an overall livability score of 3.9 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. Wolsey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wolsey is $56,833, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Wolsey is $88,000, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Wolsey experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches, including 44.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 90.7% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.3% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,833 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,708 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $971 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,903 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 690 |
| County GDP | $1,236M |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 60 |
| Retail | 80 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,541 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.16% |
| Commute Time | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $88,000 |
| 69% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $713 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,541 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.16% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,497/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.3 inches |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 44.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4108°N, 98.4739°W |
| County FIPS | 46005 |
Winner: Republican by 40.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.4% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 76.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 293/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Retail Stores | 80 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |