Wentworth, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 173 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.0%
 
Males: 106  (61.8%)
Females: 67  (38.2%)
Median resident age:

38.5 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57075

Estimated median household income in 2022: $76,548 (it was $33,438 in 2000)
Wentworth:

$76,548
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $46,089 (it was $18,097 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $105,255 (it was $35,500 in 2000)
Wentworth:

$105,255
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $170,752; detached houses: $185,769; mobile homes: $31,823

Median gross rent in 2022: $715.

March 2022 cost of living index in Wentworth: 74.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.3%
(9.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Wentworth, SD (2022)
    • 17698.9%White alone
    • 10.6%Two or more races



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Wentworth, South Dakota as of May 04, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wentworth is 108 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (42.6%), Canadian (7.4%), Dutch (7.4%), Irish (7.4%), Norwegian (7.4%), American (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/5/1896

Elevation: 1680 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 682 people per square mile   (low).

Wentworth, South Dakota map

4 residents are foreign born (1.1% Asia, 1.1% Latin America).

This village:

2.1%
South Dakota:

1.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,373 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $760 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (33.9 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (194.4 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (493.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lake Madison, SD (2.0 miles ),
Brant Lake, SD (2.2 miles),
Chester, SD (2.7 miles ),
Madison, SD (2.7 miles ),
Colman, SD (2.8 miles ),
Nunda, SD (3.4 miles),
Colton, SD (3.8 miles ),
Ramona, SD (3.9 miles)

Latitude: 44.00 N, Longitude: 96.97 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in Wentworth, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Wentworth, SD in 2022

Wentworth satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $285,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $83,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $83,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Wentworth, SD residents
Average permit cost in Wentworth, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+3.9%).
Most common industries in Wentworth, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.7%)
  • Construction (9.8%)
  • Machinery (8.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.0%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (7.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.5%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.5%)
  • Machinery (9.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.3%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.3%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.5%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (10.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.2%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.1%)
  • Machinery (6.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
Most common occupations in Wentworth, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (16.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (14.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (18.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (14.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.2%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (8.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.1%)
  • Customer service representatives (6.1%)

Average climate in Wentworth, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Wentworth, South Dakota average temperatures Wentworth, South Dakota average precipitation Wentworth, South Dakota humidity Wentworth, South Dakota wind speed Wentworth, South Dakota snowfall Wentworth, South Dakota sunshine Wentworth, South Dakota clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM10
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2014 was 43.3. This is significantly better than average.

City:

43.3
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2014 was 17.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

17.6
U.S.:

19.2

Tornado activity:

Wentworth-area historical tornado activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 70% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.7 miles away from the Wentworth village center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 tornado 19.3 miles away from the village center injured 5 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wentworth-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 162% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 122.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 124.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 678.2 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 129.0 miles away from Wentworth center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 76.4 miles away from Wentworth center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 120.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lake County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Wentworth topographic map

Main business address for: LAKE AREA CORN PROCESSORS LLC (INDUSTRIAL ORGANIC CHEMICALS).

Hospitals and medical centers near Wentworth:

  • MADISON DIALYSIS OF SANFORD HEALTH (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; MADISON, SD)
  • MADISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - CAH Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; MADISON, SD)
  • BETHEL LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MADISON, SD)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - MADISON (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MADISON, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wentworth:

  • South Dakota State University (about 25 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 31 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 68 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • University of South Dakota (about 84 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 90 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 110 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 115 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Wentworth City Hall (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: The Lakes Lodge (20 Golf Drive).

Lake County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.3 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

61.3%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

6.7%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Wentworth:

Marital status in Wentworth, SD
  • Never married: 37.5%
  • Now married: 42.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 15.4%

For population 25 years and over in Wentworth:

  • High school or higher: 95.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 1.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.7
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wentworth, SD (based on Lake County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,72611
Catholic2,0492
Evangelical Protestant1,47213
Other1261
None3,827-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Lake County:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Lake County:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Here:

14.01 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Lake County:

7.2%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Lake County:

27.9%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.3%
South Dakota:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.8%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Wentworth:

43.1%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Wentworth:

28.4
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

19.0%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Wentworth:

8.5%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Wentworth:

6.8
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Wentworth:

27.4%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Wentworth:

57.1%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Wentworth:

74.3%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Wentworth, SD Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$860
Financial Administration 0$0 2$3,860
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$40
Totals for Government 0$0 6$4,760

Wentworth government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $55,000 ($317.92)
    Water Utilities: $43,000 ($248.55)
    Sewerage: $14,000 ($80.92)
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($63.58)
    Central Staff Services: $11,000 ($63.58)
    Health - Other: $9,000 ($52.02)
    Financial Administration: $9,000 ($52.02)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($28.90)
    General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($28.90)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($23.12)

Wentworth government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $22,000 ($127.17)
    Solid Waste Management: $14,000 ($80.92)
    Regular Highways: $6,000 ($34.68)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $1,000 ($5.78)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $5,000 ($28.90)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $32,000 ($184.97)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000 ($52.02)
    Other: $1,000 ($5.78)
  • Tax - Property: $41,000 ($236.99)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $33,000 ($190.75)

Wentworth government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $94,000 ($543.35)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $92,000 ($531.79)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,000 ($11.56)

Wentworth government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $307,000 ($1774.57)

Strongest AM radio stations in Wentworth:

  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KJAM (1390 AM; 0 kW; MADISON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • KJJQ (910 AM; 0 kW; VOLGA, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KBRK (1430 AM; 1 kW; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wentworth:

  • KKHG (107.9 FM; FLANDREAU, SD; Owner: LA COMMUNIQUE, INC.)
  • KJAM-FM (103.1 FM; MADISON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KKLS-FM (104.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KTWB (101.9 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KMXC (97.3 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KESD (88.3 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KBRK-FM (93.7 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KKCK (99.7 FM; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLQL (101.1 FM; LUVERNE, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KSQB-FM (95.7 FM; DELL RAPIDS, SD; Owner: L A RADIO, INC.)
  • KIKN-FM (100.5 FM; SALEM, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/CNG. COMPANY)
  • KKQQ (102.3 FM; VOLGA, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Wentworth:

  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • K43GX (Channel 43; MADISON, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KAUN (Channel 36; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RAPID BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KESD-TV (Channel 8; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • K52ES (Channel 52; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K34DR (Channel 34; HUMBOLDT, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K40FZ (Channel 40; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)

Wentworth fatal accident list:

Sep 1, 1995 06:32 PM, Co Rd 19, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 4.5mTotal length
  • $355,000Total costs
  • 439Total average daily traffic
  • 10Total average daily truck traffic
  • 439Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Wentworth)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • 2 Blks N Of P O (Lat: 43.993583 Lon: -96.961444), Call Sign: KNCB425,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.775 MHz, Grant Date: 10/02/1996, Expiration Date: 11/24/2001, Cancellation Date: 04/28/2002, Registrant: Harvest States Cooperative, Wentworth, SD 57075

  • 2 Mi N .5 Mi E (Lat: 44.033306 Lon: -96.955056), Call Sign: KNFG688,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.540 MHz, Grant Date: 05/14/1997, Expiration Date: 04/28/2002, Cancellation Date: 09/01/2002, Registrant: Gale Maas, Rr 1, Wentworth, SD 57075, Phone: (695) 483-3604

  • 2.5 Km Wsw Int Of Hwy 34 And Cr 15 (Lat: 43.973333 Lon: -96.957778), Type: Bant, Structure height: 12 m, Overall height: 13 m, Call Sign: WPUC832,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.500 MHz, Grant Date: 02/15/2022, Expiration Date: 02/05/2032, Certifier: Martin J Jarrett, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • 46269 Sd Hwy 34 (Lat: 43.974444 Lon: -96.958333), Call Sign: WPVN879,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.412 MHz, Grant Date: 10/10/2012, Expiration Date: 07/23/2022, Cancellation Date: 09/24/2022, Certifier: Jason Wojahn, Registrant: Two Way Solutions Inc., 700 E. 3rd. St., Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 334-9816, Fax: (605) 334-1554, Email:

  • FARM, 46022 231st Street (Lat: 44.037444 Lon: -97.004472), Call Sign: WQTX448,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.615 MHz, Grant Date: 04/29/2014, Expiration Date: 04/29/2024, Certifier: Steve Tweet, Registrant: M & H Communications, 604 7th Street Sw, Pipestone, MN 56164, Phone: (507) 825-5321, Fax: (507) 825-2641, Email:

  • Lat: 44.050889 Lon: -96.930528, Call Sign: WQVF990,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.787 MHz, 458.012 MHz, Grant Date: 01/30/2015, Expiration Date: 01/30/2025, Certifier: Jerry Gehrels, Registrant: Sioux Falls Two Way Radio Svc. Inc., 700 E 3rd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 334-9816, Fax: (605) 334-1554, Email:

  • Lat: 43.965361 Lon: -97.009667, Call Sign: WRQB521, Licensee ID: L02332081,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.387 MHz, Grant Date: 04/16/2022, Expiration Date: 04/16/2032, Certifier: Preston Munk, Registrant: Preston Munk, 23593 460th Ave, Wentworth, SD 57075, Phone: (605) 261-6553, Fax: (605) 331-6943, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

11 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Wentworth)

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fires per year is 6. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 12 took place in 2003, and the least - 0 in 2012. The data has a constant trend.
    Fire incident types in Wentworth, SD When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (45.0%), and Structure Fires (28.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Wentworth, SD
    • 4545.0%Outside Fires
    • 2828.0%Structure Fires
    • 1616.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 1111.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Wentworth, SD
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wentworth, SD
  • 62.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.0%Utility gas
  • 4.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.2%Wood
  • 2.8%Other fuel
  • 1.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wentworth, SD
  • 100.0%Electricity


Wentworth compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 8 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.