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Wessington Springs, SD

Wessington Springs, SD.

Population: 1,180 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wessington Springs, SD is $242,886 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $263,000 after a median 184 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$242,886

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

184

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$242,886
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
-5.9%
5-year appreciation
+1.1%
10-year appreciation
+33.5%
All-time peak (2023-06)
$259,479
House Price Index (state)
496.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$263,000
Median list price
$69,000
Median price per sqft
$112
1-year sale-price change
+87.5%
Median days on market
184 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
-0.4%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Schools include
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04, Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05, Wessington Springs Elementary - 02, Wessington Springs High School - 01, Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
21.9 in
Annual snowfall
40.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Wessington Springs Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Huron Regional Airport (HON) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
AVERA WESKOTA MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - CAH
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-7 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
55.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,476
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
66.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,476
Average weekly wage
$863
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Agriculture, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Wessington SpringsState medianUS median
Median home value$242,886$306,725$289,727
Median sale price$263,000$287,750$325,000
Median days on market184 days58 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,476$1,656$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Wessington Springs, SD?
$242,886.
What is the median sale price in Wessington Springs, SD?
$263,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Wessington Springs, SD?
Median days on market: 184 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wessington Springs, SD?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in Wessington Springs, SD?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wessington Springs, SD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wessington Springs, SD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wessington Springs, SD?
7 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Wessington Springs, SD?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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