Wessington, SD
Living in Wessington
Bikeability11
Walkability41
Commute92
Public Transit13
Affordability100
Public Safety88
Airports5
Hospitals94
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
354Population+189 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age-22 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years36%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate47%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+17% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office11%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$61kMedian Home Value+$43k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$350Median Monthly Rent+$175 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached74%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
Less than $50K41%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K11%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas54%
Utility gas1%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wessington
United States45
South Dakota31
Beadle County34
Property Crime in Wessington
United States48
South Dakota34
Beadle County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 0 | 6 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 32 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 2 | 4 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wessington
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado28
Blizzard16
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wessington, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wessington, SD
Sunshine Bible Academy
17 miles, SW
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
25 miles, E
Sunny Plains Christian School
42 miles, E
St Joseph Indian School
53 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wessington, SD
Dakota Wesleyan University
62 miles, SE
Northern State University
70 miles, N
Presentation College
72 miles, N
Dakota State University
84 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wessington, SD
Huron Regional Medical Center
25 miles, E
Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center-Cah
27 miles, S
Community Memorial Hospital
30 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Wessington, SD
Aberdeen Regional Airport
70 miles, N
Joe Foss Field
114 miles, SE
Jamestown Regional Airport
171 miles, N
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
183 miles, SE