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Wolsey, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Beadle County County
Wolsey, SD
At a Glance
How Wolsey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wolsey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wolsey a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wolsey residents earn a median household income of $56,833 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,708. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 690 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wolsey is $88,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,362. Median rent is $713/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Wolsey reports 386 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,427/100K.
Education
20.4% of adults in Wolsey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 76.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wolsey has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.