Wessington Springs, SD
Living in Wessington Springs
Bikeability45
Walkability90
Commute99
Public Transit45
Affordability95
Public Safety98
Airports7
Hospitals95
Colleges23
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Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
865Population-277 (2010–19)
58 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
53%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over23%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate46%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$8.1k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty
16 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K43%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector63%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office21%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Walked13%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$62kMedian Home Value+$6.9k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$388Median Monthly Rent+$34 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas42%
Utility gas4%
Wood1%
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%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 0 | 6 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 5 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 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, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wessington Springs, SD
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
25 miles, NE
Sunshine Bible Academy
27 miles, NW
Mitchell Christian School
36 miles, SE
John Paul Ii Elementary School
37 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Wessington Springs, SD
Dakota Wesleyan University
38 miles, SE
Dakota State University
73 miles, E
South Dakota State University
90 miles, E
Northern State University
95 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wessington Springs, SD
Huron Regional Medical Center
26 miles, NE
Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital and Clinic
37 miles, NW
Avera Queen of Peace
38 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Wessington Springs, SD
Aberdeen Regional Airport
95 miles, N
Joe Foss Field
97 miles, E
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
160 miles, SE
Jamestown Regional Airport
197 miles, N