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Wessington, SD

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Population
201
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,415 ft
Median Home Value
$102,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$538/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,125
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in South DakotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in South DakotaNearest larger communityHuron, South Dakota25 miles away · 14,607 residents.

About Wessington

Wessington is a city on the border between Beadle and Hand counties in South Dakota, United States. The 2020 census counted 197 residents. A post office has been in operation in Wessington since 1882. The city took its name from the nearby Wessington Hills. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Wessington, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Wessington, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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