Wessington Springs, SD

Q: What is the Total Population of Wessington Springs?

Total Population of Wessington Springs is 659.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Wessington Springs?

Total Male Population of Wessington Springs is 308.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Wessington Springs?

Total Female Population of Wessington Springs is 351.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wessington Springs?

There are 87.75 Males per 100 Females in Wessington Springs.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wessington Springs?

There are 113.96 Females per 100 Males in Wessington Springs.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in Wessington Springs?

Median Population Age in Wessington Springs is 61.0 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Wessington Springs

Average Family Size in Wessington Springs is 2.6 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Wessington Springs

Average Household Size in Wessington Springs is 1.8 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Wessington Springs?

Per Capita income in Wessington Springs is $28,864.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Wessington Springs?

Median Family Income in Wessington Springs is $67,917.

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Wessington Springs Map

Wessington Springs Overview

659

TOTAL POPULATION

308

MALE POPULATION

351

FEMALE POPULATION

87.75

MALES / 100 FEMALES

113.96

FEMALES / 100 MALES

61.0

MEDIAN AGE

2.6

AVG FAMILY SIZE

1.8

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$28,864

PER CAPITA INCOME

$67,917

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$42,946

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

32.2%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

67.8¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.40

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

312

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

54.3%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Wessington Springs Zip Codes

57382

Wessington Springs Area Codes

605

Race in Wessington Springs

The most populous races in Wessington Springs are White / Caucasian (628 | 95.3%), Two or more Races (25 | 3.8%), and Native / Alaskan (6 | 0.9%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	0	0.0%
Black / African American	0	0.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.5%
Native / Alaskan	6	0.9%
White / Caucasian	628	95.3%
Two or more Races	25	3.8%
Some other Race	0	0.0%
Total	659	100.0%

Ancestry in Wessington Springs

The most populous ancestries reported in Wessington Springs are German (270 | 41.0%), American (104 | 15.8%), English (87 | 13.2%), Norwegian (62 | 9.4%), and Irish (49 | 7.4%), together accounting for 86.8% of all Wessington Springs residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	104	15.8%
Armenian	2	0.3%
Chippewa	17	2.6%
Czech	43	6.5%
Danish	8	1.2%
Dutch	6	0.9%
English	87	13.2%
French	1	0.2%
German	270	41.0%
Irish	49	7.4%
Norwegian	62	9.4%
Polish	3	0.5%
Puerto Rican	3	0.5%
Russian	3	0.5%
Scandinavian	5	0.8%
Swiss	13	2.0%
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Immigrants in Wessington Springs

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wessington Springs came from Armenia (2 | 0.3%), Asia (2 | 0.3%), Western Asia (2 | 0.3%), Europe (1 | 0.2%), and Northern Europe (1 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.2% of all Wessington Springs residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Armenia	2	0.3%
Asia	2	0.3%
Europe	1	0.2%
Northern Europe	1	0.2%
Sweden	1	0.2%
Western Asia	2	0.3%
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Sex and Age in Wessington Springs

The most populous age groups in Wessington Springs are 65 to 69 Years (44 | 14.3%) for men and 85 Years and over (56 | 16.0%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	13 (4.2%)	10 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Years	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.0%)
10 to 14 Years	29 (9.4%)	10 (2.9%)
15 to 19 Years	20 (6.5%)	4 (1.1%)
20 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)
25 to 29 Years	22 (7.1%)	30 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Years	9 (2.9%)	12 (3.4%)
35 to 39 Years	15 (4.9%)	9 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Years	22 (7.1%)	6 (1.7%)
45 to 49 Years	13 (4.2%)	7 (2.0%)
50 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years	25 (8.1%)	36 (10.3%)
60 to 64 Years	22 (7.1%)	26 (7.4%)
65 to 69 Years	44 (14.3%)	22 (6.3%)
70 to 74 Years	25 (8.1%)	30 (8.6%)
75 to 79 Years	27 (8.8%)	32 (9.1%)
80 to 84 Years	7 (2.3%)	30 (8.6%)
85 Years and over	14 (4.5%)	56 (16.0%)
Total	308 (100.0%)	351 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wessington Springs

Median Family Size in Wessington Springs

The median family size in Wessington Springs is 2.64 persons per family, with single male/father families (3 | 2.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (134 | 91.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.57 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	134 (91.2%)	2.57
Single Male/Father	3 (2.0%)	4.00
Single Female/Mother	10 (6.8%)	3.10
Total Families	147 (100.0%)	2.64

Median Household Size in Wessington Springs

The median household size in Wessington Springs is 1.76 persons per household, with single male/father households (3 | 0.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4 persons per household. non-family households (201 | 57.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.09 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	134 (38.5%)	2.57
Single Male/Father	3 (0.9%)	4.00
Single Female/Mother	10 (2.9%)	3.60
Non-family	201 (57.8%)	1.09
Total Households	348 (100.0%)	1.76

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wessington Springs

Out of a total of 348 households in Wessington Springs, 147 (42.2%) are family households, while 201 (57.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 97, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 177.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	177 (50.9%)
2-Person Households	97 (27.9%)	24 (6.9%)
3-Person Households	17 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	16 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	16 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	147 (42.2%)	201 (57.8%)

Female Fertility in Wessington Springs

Fertility by Age in Wessington Springs

Average fertility rate in Wessington Springs is 89.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 148.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 57.1% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	3 (42.9%)	63.0
35 to 50 years	4 (57.1%)	148.0
Total	7 (100.0%)	89.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wessington Springs

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Wessington Springs

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wessington Springs

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	3 (42.9%)	143.0
Bachelor's Degree	3 (42.9%)	97.0
Graduate Degree	1 (14.3%)	143.0
Total	7 (100.0%)	89.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wessington Springs

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income in Wessington Springs

Income Overview in Wessington Springs

Per Capita Income in Wessington Springs is $28,864, while median incomes of families and households are $67,917 and $42,946 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	659	$28,864
Median Family Income	147	$67,917
Mean Family Income	147	$72,533
Median Household Income	348	$42,946
Mean Household Income	348	$51,737
Income Deficit	147	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	659	32.17%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	659	67.83¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	659	0.40

Earnings by Sex in Wessington Springs

Average Earnings in Wessington Springs are $28,523, $31,667 for men and $21,481 for women, a difference of 32.2%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	166 (46.9%)	$31,667
Female	188 (53.1%)	$21,481
Total	354 (100.0%)	$28,523

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wessington Springs

The most common earnings brackets in Wessington Springs are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (25 | 15.1%) and $2,499 or less for women (31 | 16.5%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	23 (13.9%)	31 (16.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999	5 (3.0%)	16 (8.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499	2 (1.2%)	11 (5.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999	6 (3.6%)	3 (1.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499	17 (10.2%)	3 (1.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499	0 (0.0%)	27 (14.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	20 (12.0%)	8 (4.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999	17 (10.2%)	6 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999	3 (1.8%)	11 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999	5 (3.0%)	22 (11.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999	16 (9.6%)	5 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999	8 (4.8%)	5 (2.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999	15 (9.0%)	3 (1.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999	25 (15.1%)	10 (5.3%)
$100,000+	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	166 (100.0%)	188 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wessington Springs

Average earnings in Wessington Springs are $32,969 for men and $21,944 for women, a difference of 33.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,750, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $28,000. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $83,000, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $20,278.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	$32,222	$20,278
College or Associate's Degree	$28,000	$0
Bachelor's Degree	$53,750	$44,444
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$32,969	$21,944

Family Income in Wessington Springs

Family Income Brackets in Wessington Springs

According to the Wessington Springs family income data, there are 42 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.6% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	2	1.4%
$25,000 to $34,999	6	4.1%
$35,000 to $49,999	42	28.6%
$50,000 to $74,999	29	19.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	41	27.9%
$100,000 to $149,999	23	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	4	2.7%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wessington Springs

3-person families (17 | 11.6%) account for the highest median family income in Wessington Springs with $105,938 per family, while 3-person families (17 | 11.6%) have the highest median income of $35,313 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	97 (66.0%)	$64,306
3-Person Families	17 (11.6%)	$105,938
4-Person Families	21 (14.3%)	$46,125
5-Person Families	11 (7.5%)	$0
6-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
7+ Person Families	1 (0.7%)	$0
Total	147 (100.0%)	$67,917

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wessington Springs

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	19 (12.9%)	$35,938
1 Earner	39 (26.5%)	$76,094
2 Earners	87 (59.2%)	$65,625
3+ Earners	2 (1.4%)	$0
Total	147 (100.0%)	$67,917

Household Income in Wessington Springs

Household Income Brackets in Wessington Springs

With 78 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Wessington Springs, accounting for 22.4% of all households. In contrast, only 3 households (0.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	15	4.3%
$10,000 to $14,999	51	14.7%
$15,000 to $24,999	43	12.4%
$25,000 to $34,999	41	11.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	57	16.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	33	9.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	78	22.4%
$100,000 to $149,999	23	6.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	4	1.1%
$200,000+	3	0.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wessington Springs

The median household income in Wessington Springs is $42,946, with the highest median household income of $75,156 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 99 households (28.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 4 households (1.1%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	4 (1.1%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	83 (23.8%)	$47,375
45 to 64 Years	99 (28.4%)	$75,156
65+ Years	162 (46.6%)	$23,333
Total	348 (100.0%)	$42,946

Poverty in Wessington Springs

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wessington Springs

With 5.5% poverty level for males and 19.3% for females among the residents of Wessington Springs, 35 to 44 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10 males (27.0%) and 3 females (50.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	3 (50.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)
35 to 44 Years	10 (27.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	3 (6.4%)	8 (13.3%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.0%)
75 Years and over	3 (9.4%)	44 (47.8%)
Total	16 (5.5%)	62 (19.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wessington Springs

According to the poverty statistics in Wessington Springs, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	13 (100.0%)	10 (100.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	16 (100.0%)	16 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years	14 (100.0%)	8 (100.0%)
15 Years	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	12 (100.0%)	4 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	1 (100.0%)	3 (50.0%)
25 to 34 Years	31 (100.0%)	40 (95.2%)
35 to 44 Years	27 (73.0%)	15 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years	13 (100.0%)	18 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years	44 (93.6%)	52 (86.7%)
65 to 74 Years	69 (100.0%)	45 (90.0%)
75 Years and over	29 (90.6%)	48 (52.2%)
Total	276 (94.5%)	259 (80.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wessington Springs

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	97 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	25 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	134 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wessington Springs

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wessington Springs

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Wessington Springs

Employment by Class of Employer in Wessington Springs

Among the 307 employed individuals in Wessington Springs, private company employees (189 | 61.6%), local government employees (51 | 16.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (34 | 11.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	189	61.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	5	1.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	34	11.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations	17	5.5%
Local Government Employees	51	16.6%
State Government Employees	5	1.6%
Federal Government Employees	6	1.9%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	307	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wessington Springs

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	5 (29.4%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	42 (80.8%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	42 (80.8%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	15 (48.4%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	58 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	41 (85.4%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	49 (40.5%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	33 (19.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	312 (54.3%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wessington Springs

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	95 (79.2%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	65 (76.5%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	59 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	219 (82.6%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wessington Springs

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wessington Springs are Management (42 | 13.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (23 | 7.4%), Community & Social Service (21 | 6.7%), Education Instruction & Library (21 | 6.7%), and Business & Financial (3 | 1.0%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wessington Springs, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Management (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	28 (66.7%)	14 (33.3%)
Business & Financial	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	5 (23.8%)	16 (76.2%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	5 (23.8%)	16 (76.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	0 (0.0%)	23 (100.0%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	35 (38.5%)	56 (61.5%)
Total (Overall)	134 (42.9%)	178 (57.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wessington Springs are Personal Care & Service (22 | 7.0%), Healthcare Support (12 | 3.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (9 | 2.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3 | 1.0%), and Security & Protection (2 | 0.6%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Wessington Springs, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (59.1%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
Security & Protection	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	0 (0.0%)	9 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service	9 (40.9%)	13 (59.1%)
Total (Category)	14 (29.2%)	34 (70.8%)
Total (Overall)	134 (42.9%)	178 (57.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wessington Springs are Sales & Related (37 | 11.9%), and Office & Administration (34 | 10.9%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	2 (5.4%)	35 (94.6%)
Office & Administration	12 (35.3%)	22 (64.7%)
Total (Category)	14 (19.7%)	57 (80.3%)
Total (Overall)	134 (42.9%)	178 (57.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wessington Springs are Construction & Extraction (3 | 1.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2 | 0.6%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	134 (42.9%)	178 (57.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wessington Springs are Production (43 | 13.8%), Transportation (42 | 13.5%), and Material Moving (12 | 3.8%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	20 (46.5%)	23 (53.5%)
Transportation	42 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	4 (33.3%)	8 (66.7%)
Total (Category)	66 (68.0%)	31 (32.0%)
Total (Overall)	134 (42.9%)	178 (57.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wessington Springs

Employment Industries in Wessington Springs

The major employment industries in Wessington Springs include Retail Trade (81 | 26.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (67 | 21.5%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (39 | 12.5%), Educational Services (31 | 9.9%), and Administrative & Support (19 | 6.1%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Wessington Springs

The Wessington Springs industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	34 (87.2%)	5 (12.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	3 (50.0%)	3 (50.0%)
Manufacturing	7 (53.8%)	6 (46.2%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	31 (38.3%)	50 (61.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Educational Services	5 (16.1%)	26 (83.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	0 (0.0%)	67 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	0 (0.0%)	9 (100.0%)
Public Administration	8 (80.0%)	2 (20.0%)
Total	134 (42.9%)	178 (57.1%)

Education in Wessington Springs

School Enrollment in Wessington Springs

The most common levels of schooling among the 79 students in Wessington Springs are middle school (37 | 46.8%), high school (21 | 26.6%), and college / undergraduate (8 | 10.1%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	1	1.3%
Kindergarten	6	7.6%
Elementary School	6	7.6%
Middle School	37	46.8%
High School	21	26.6%
College / Undergraduate	8	10.1%
Graduate / Professional	0	0.0%
Total	79	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wessington Springs

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	39 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	79 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wessington Springs

Education (35 | 41.2%), science & technology (15 | 17.6%), business (9 | 10.6%), literature & languages (9 | 10.6%), and arts & humanities (8 | 9.4%) are the most common fields of study among 85 individuals in Wessington Springs who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	1	1.2%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	0	0.0%
Social Sciences	0	0.0%
Engineering	0	0.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	15	17.6%
Business	9	10.6%
Education	35	41.2%
Literature & Languages	9	10.6%
Liberal Arts & History	5	5.9%
Visual & Performing Arts	0	0.0%
Communications	3	3.5%
Arts & Humanities	8	9.4%
Total	85	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wessington Springs

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wessington Springs

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wessington Springs are males with 2 vehicles (57, accounting for 42.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (74, making up 33.0%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)
1 Vehicle	29 (21.6%)	44 (25.4%)
2 Vehicles	57 (42.5%)	74 (42.8%)
3 Vehicles	15 (11.2%)	24 (13.9%)
4 Vehicles	33 (24.6%)	26 (15.0%)
5 or more Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	134 (100.0%)	173 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wessington Springs

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wessington Springs are 5 to 9 minutes (125 commuters, 47.5%), 15 to 19 minutes (35 commuters, 13.3%), and less than 5 minutes (34 commuters, 12.9%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	34	12.9%
5 to 9 Minutes	125	47.5%
10 to 14 Minutes	9	3.4%
15 to 19 Minutes	35	13.3%
20 to 24 Minutes	29	11.0%
25 to 29 Minutes	5	1.9%
30 to 34 Minutes	0	0.0%
35 to 39 Minutes	0	0.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	10	3.8%
45 to 59 Minutes	3	1.1%
60 to 89 Minutes	8	3.0%
90 or more Minutes	5	1.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Wessington Springs

The most common commute times in Wessington Springs are 5 to 9 minutes (59 commuters, 45.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (66 commuters, 49.2%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	15 (11.6%)	19 (14.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes	59 (45.7%)	66 (49.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes	3 (2.3%)	6 (4.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes	9 (7.0%)	26 (19.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes	24 (18.6%)	5 (3.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	8 (6.2%)	2 (1.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes	8 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes	3 (2.3%)	2 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wessington Springs

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wessington Springs are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (39, 30.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (46, 34.3%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	17 (13.2%)	8 (6.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	6 (4.6%)	4 (3.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	39 (30.2%)	33 (24.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	33 (25.6%)	46 (34.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	15 (11.6%)	3 (2.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	17 (13.2%)	6 (4.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	2 (1.5%)	4 (3.0%)
Total	129 (100.0%)	134 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wessington Springs

Occupancy by Ownership in Wessington Springs

Of the total 348 dwellings in Wessington Springs, owner-occupied units account for 276 (79.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 72 (20.7%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	276	79.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	72	20.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units	348	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wessington Springs

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	177	50.9%
2-Person Household	121	34.8%
3-Person Household	17	4.9%
4+ Person Household	33	9.5%
Total Housing Units	348	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wessington Springs

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	109 (61.6%)	68 (38.4%)
2-Person Household	121 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household	13 (76.5%)	4 (23.5%)
4+ Person Household	33 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units	276 (79.3%)	72 (20.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wessington Springs

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	24 (72.7%)	9 (27.3%)
High School Diploma	122 (76.7%)	37 (23.3%)
College/Associate Degree	82 (84.5%)	15 (15.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	48 (81.4%)	11 (18.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wessington Springs

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	56	16.1%
35 to 44 Years	31	8.9%
45 to 54 Years	25	7.2%
55 to 64 Years	74	21.3%
65 to 74 Years	50	14.4%
75 to 84 Years	79	22.7%
85 Years and Over	33	9.5%
Total	348	100.0%

Housing Finances in Wessington Springs

Median Income by Occupancy in Wessington Springs

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	276 (79.3%)	$46,750
Renter-Occupied	72 (20.7%)	$17,000
Average	348 (100.0%)	$42,946

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wessington Springs

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	2 (0.7%)	11 (15.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999	30 (10.9%)	21 (29.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999	19 (6.9%)	9 (12.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999	12 (4.3%)	3 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999	37 (13.4%)	4 (5.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999	39 (14.1%)	18 (25.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	27 (9.8%)	6 (8.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999	78 (28.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	23 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	276 (100.0%)	72 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wessington Springs

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	10 (3.6%)	18 (25.0%)
$300 to $499	99 (35.9%)	13 (18.1%)
$500 to $799	86 (31.2%)	18 (25.0%)
$800 to $999	15 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499	34 (12.3%)	4 (5.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	15 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	276 (100.0%)	72 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wessington Springs

Housing Structures in Wessington Springs

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	282	81.0%
Single Unit, Attached	0	0.0%
2 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	3	0.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	16	4.6%
10 or more Apartments	29	8.3%
Mobile Home / Other	18	5.2%
Total	348	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wessington Springs

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	258 (91.5%)	24 (8.5%)
Single Unit, Attached	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	16 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	29 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	276 (79.3%)	72 (20.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wessington Springs

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	11 (4.0%)	42 (58.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms	114 (41.3%)	25 (34.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms	62 (22.5%)	5 (6.9%)
8 or more Rooms	89 (32.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	276 (100.0%)	72 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wessington Springs

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	200 (72.5%)	19 (26.4%)
Electricity	58 (21.0%)	46 (63.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	5 (1.8%)	5 (6.9%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	8 (2.9%)	2 (2.8%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	276 (100.0%)	72 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wessington Springs

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	11 (4.0%)	21 (29.2%)
1 Vehicle	101 (36.6%)	41 (56.9%)
2 Vehicles	101 (36.6%)	5 (6.9%)
3 or more Vehicles	63 (22.8%)	5 (6.9%)
Total	276 (100.0%)	72 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wessington Springs

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wessington Springs

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	163	113
Median Property Value	$82,300	$125,900
Median Household Income	$36,458	$4
Monthly Housing Costs	$474	$0
Real Estate Taxes	$882	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wessington Springs

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	22 (13.5%)	24 (21.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999	88 (54.0%)	26 (23.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	44 (27.0%)	52 (46.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999	9 (5.5%)	5 (4.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	163 (100.0%)	113 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wessington Springs

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	45 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	29 (17.8%)	16 (14.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999	28 (17.2%)	8 (7.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999	19 (11.7%)	11 (9.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	25 (15.3%)	8 (7.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999	10 (6.1%)	53 (46.9%)
$150,000 or more	3 (1.8%)	13 (11.5%)
Total	163 (100.0%)	113 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wessington Springs

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	81 (49.7%)	86,016 (76,120.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x	23 (14.1%)	63 (55.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x	12 (7.4%)	25 (22.1%)
4.0x or more	45 (27.6%)	16 (14.2%)
Total	163 (100.0%)	113 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wessington Springs

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	77 (47.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	52 (31.9%)	46 (40.7%)
$800 to $1,499	34 (20.9%)	21 (18.6%)
Total	163 (100.0%)	113 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wessington Springs

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wessington Springs

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	21 (91.3%)	2 (8.7%)
6 to 18 Years	76 (97.4%)	2 (2.6%)
19 to 25 Years	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years	66 (93.0%)	5 (7.0%)
35 to 44 Years	50 (96.2%)	2 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years	31 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	107 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	119 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	124 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	602 (98.2%)	11 (1.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wessington Springs

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	21 (91.3%)	2 (8.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	76 (97.4%)	2 (2.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wessington Springs

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	114 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	148 (98.7%)	2 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999	67 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	185 (97.4%)	5 (2.6%)
$100,000 and over	88 (95.7%)	4 (4.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wessington Springs

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	2 (8.7%)	19 (82.6%)
6 to 18 Years	39 (50.0%)	37 (47.4%)
19 to 25 Years	0 (0.0%)	8 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	11 (15.5%)	55 (77.5%)
35 to 44 Years	12 (23.1%)	40 (76.9%)
45 to 54 Years	10 (32.3%)	21 (67.7%)
55 to 64 Years	28 (26.2%)	96 (89.7%)
65 to 74 Years	116 (97.5%)	38 (31.9%)
75 Years and over	124 (100.0%)	32 (25.8%)
Total	342 (55.8%)	346 (56.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wessington Springs

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	9 (28.1%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	43 (44.3%)	10 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years	29 (42.0%)	3 (6.0%)
75 Years and over	27 (84.4%)	65 (70.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wessington Springs

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wessington Springs: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	17 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	18 (26.1%)	1 (2.0%)
75 Years and over	27 (84.4%)	12 (13.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wessington Springs: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	15 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	2 (6.2%)	22 (23.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wessington Springs: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	4 (4.1%)	2 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years	3 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wessington Springs: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	9 (28.1%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	25 (25.8%)	8 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years	11 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	7 (21.9%)	54 (58.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wessington Springs: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	7 (21.9%)	27 (29.3%)

Technology Access in Wessington Springs

Computing Device Access in Wessington Springs

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	206	59.2%
Smartphone	223	64.1%
Tablet	190	54.6%
No Computing Device	48	13.8%
Total	348	100.0%

Internet Access in Wessington Springs

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	181	52.0%
Cellular Data Only	61	17.5%
Satellite Internet	43	12.4%
No Internet	84	24.1%
Total	348	100.0%

Wessington Springs Summary

History

Wessington Springs was founded in 1883 by a group of settlers from Wisconsin. The town was named after the nearby Wessington Springs, which was a popular destination for settlers in the area. The town was incorporated in 1887 and quickly became a thriving agricultural center. The town was home to a variety of businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a newspaper, and a variety of stores.

In the early 1900s, Wessington Springs was a popular destination for tourists. The town was known for its natural beauty and its abundance of outdoor activities. In the 1920s, the town was home to a popular dance hall, which attracted visitors from all over the region.

In the 1930s, the Great Depression hit the town hard. Many businesses closed and the population declined. However, the town was able to survive and eventually began to recover. In the 1950s, the town was revitalized with the construction of a new school and a new hospital.

Geography

Wessington Springs is located in the southeastern part of South Dakota, about 50 miles from the state capital of Pierre. The town is situated in the rolling hills of the Missouri Plateau. The town is surrounded by farmland and is located near the Wessington Springs National Wildlife Refuge.

The climate in Wessington Springs is generally mild, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average temperature in the winter is around 25 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Wessington Springs is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to a variety of farms, including dairy farms, beef farms, and grain farms. The town is also home to a variety of businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a newspaper, and a variety of stores.

The town is also home to a variety of manufacturing businesses, including a furniture factory and a metal fabrication plant. The town is also home to a variety of service businesses, including a hospital, a nursing home, and a variety of restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Wessington Springs was 1,000 people. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. The median household income in the town was $37,500.

Conclusion

Wessington Springs is a small town located in Jerauld County, South Dakota. It is situated in the southeastern part of the state, about 50 miles from the state capital of Pierre. The town has a population of approximately 1,000 people and is the county seat of Jerauld County. The town has a long history and is home to a variety of businesses and industries. The economy of the town is largely based on agriculture, and the town is home to a variety of manufacturing businesses and service businesses. The population of the town is predominantly White, with a small percentage of African Americans, Native Americans, and Asians.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Wessington Springs?

Total Population of Wessington Springs is 659.

What is the Total Male Population of Wessington Springs?

Total Male Population of Wessington Springs is 308.

What is the Total Female Population of Wessington Springs?

Total Female Population of Wessington Springs is 351.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wessington Springs?

There are 87.75 Males per 100 Females in Wessington Springs.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wessington Springs?

There are 113.96 Females per 100 Males in Wessington Springs.

What is the Median Population Age in Wessington Springs?

Median Population Age in Wessington Springs is 61.0 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Wessington Springs

Average Family Size in Wessington Springs is 2.6 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Wessington Springs

Average Household Size in Wessington Springs is 1.8 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Wessington Springs?

Per Capita income in Wessington Springs is $28,864.

What is the Median Family Income in Wessington Springs?

Median Family Income in Wessington Springs is $67,917.

What is the Median Household income in Wessington Springs?

Median Household Income in Wessington Springs is $42,946.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Wessington Springs?

Income or Wage Gap in Wessington Springs is 32.2%.

Women in Wessington Springs earn 67.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wessington Springs?

Inequality or Gini Index in Wessington Springs is 0.40.

How Large is the Labor Force in Wessington Springs?

There are 312 People in the Labor Forcein in Wessington Springs.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wessington Springs?

54.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Wessington Springs.