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Wolsey, SD

Population
471
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,353 ft
Median Home Value
$101,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$739/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$57,500
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 Dakota14 miles away · 14,607 residents.

About Wolsey

Wolsey is a city in Beadle County, South Dakota, United States. The 2020 census counted 459 residents. The first settlement at Wolsey was made in 1882. A post office has been in operation in Wolsey since 1883, the same year the town was platted. That mix gives Wolsey a clear local shape within South Dakota, with older layers still visible in current places. The local scoop is a place whose streets, landmarks, and institutions keep its earlier story close to the present.

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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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