Wessington City, SD
Living in Wessington City
Bikeability
13
Walkability
44
Commute
92
Public Transit
15
Affordability
100
Public Safety
88
Airports
5
Hospitals
94
Colleges
20
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
54
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
340
Population
+194 (2010–19)
30 y
Median Age
-22 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
58%
Family Households
+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years37%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years9%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate51%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$47k
Median Household Income
+$18k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
+8% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
95%
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector62%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office12%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$63k
Median Home Value
+$45k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
$350
Median Monthly Rent
+$225 (2010–19)
63%
Owner-Occupied
+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached73%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K38%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K12%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas53%
Utility gas2%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wessington City
United States45
South Dakota31
Beadle County34
Property Crime in Wessington City
United States48
South Dakota34
Beadle County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(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 City
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado28
Blizzard16
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wessington City, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wessington City, 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 City, 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 City, SD
Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital and Clinic
15 miles, W
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 City, 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