Wessington Springs Township, SD
Living in Wessington Springs
Bikeability49
Walkability91
Commute100
Public Transit48
Affordability100
Public Safety98
Airports6
Hospitals95
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
42Population+32 (2010–19)
64 y Median Age+40 (2010–19)
40%College-Educated+40% (2010–19)
100%Family Households+100% (2010–19)
Age
15 to 34 years2%
55 to 74 years98%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate33%
Some College12%
Bachelor's degree40%
Households
Family household100%
Economy
$96kMedian Household Income+$79k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
7 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+100% (2010–19)
Household Income
$50K to $74K32%
$75K to $99K42%
$125K to $149K26%
Employers
Government26%
Private sector18%
Self-employed56%
Occupations
Factory and transportation41%
Mgt, science, and arts59%
Commute
Car, truck, or van68%
Walked15%
Housing
-Median Home Value+$158k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
100%Owner-Occupied+100% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 201326%
Built 1980 to 198942%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
$50K to $99K42%
$250K to $299K26%
$500K to $749K32%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
Wood32%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wessington Springs
United States45
South Dakota31
Jerauld County3
Property Crime in Wessington Springs
United States48
South Dakota34
Jerauld County2
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 2 | 5 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 20 | 0 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wessington Springs
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding19
Tornado20
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wessington Springs Township, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wessington Springs Township, SD
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
23 miles, NE
Sunshine Bible Academy
30 miles, NW
Mitchell Christian School
33 miles, SE
John Paul Ii Elementary School
34 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Wessington Springs Township, SD
Dakota Wesleyan University
34 miles, SE
Dakota State University
69 miles, E
South Dakota State University
87 miles, E
National American University-Sioux Falls
94 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wessington Springs Township, SD
Huron Regional Medical Center
25 miles, NE
Avera Queen of Peace
34 miles, SE
Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital and Clinic
40 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Wessington Springs Township, SD
Joe Foss Field
94 miles, E
Aberdeen Regional Airport
96 miles, N
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
157 miles, SE
Jamestown Regional Airport
198 miles, N