Wessington Springs, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 762 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -24.6%
 
Males: 356  (46.8%)
Females: 406  (53.2%)
Median resident age:

62.6 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57382.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,114 (it was $31,736 in 2000)
Wessington Springs:

$43,114
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,466 (it was $23,108 in 2000)

Wessington Springs city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $99,563 (it was $43,800 in 2000)
Wessington Springs:

$99,563
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $131,313; detached houses: $134,147; mobile homes: $83,921

Median gross rent in 2022: $416.

March 2022 cost of living index in Wessington Springs: 75.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.7%

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  • Races in Wessington Springs, SD (2022)
    • 63293.9%White alone
    • 324.8%Two or more races
    • 50.7%American Indian alone
    • 30.4%Hispanic

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According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Wessington Springs, South Dakota as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wessington Springs is 413 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (49.1%), American (28.0%), Norwegian (8.4%), English (5.1%), Czech (3.5%), Scandinavian (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 5/15/1893

Elevation: 1687 feet

Land area: 1.76 square miles.

Population density: 432 people per square mile   (low).

Wessington Springs, South Dakota map

3 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.4%
South Dakota:

3.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,265 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $858 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (99.2 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (234.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (572.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lane, SD (2.7 miles),
Alpena, SD (3.5 miles ),
Woonsocket, SD (3.9 miles ),
Virgil, SD (4.0 miles),
Aurora Center, SD (4.3 miles),
Gann Valley, SD (4.6 miles),
Wolsey, SD (4.8 miles ),
Forestburg, SD (4.8 miles)

Latitude: 44.08 N, Longitude: 98.57 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in Wessington Springs, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Wessington Springs, SD in 2022
Wessington Springs satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $265,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $243,300
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $181,500
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $46,700
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $74,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $35,300
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $78,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $37,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Wessington Springs, SD residents
Average permit cost in Wessington Springs, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.4%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in Wessington Springs, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.6%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Public administration (7.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (8.1%)
  • Public administration (5.5%)
  • Food (4.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.7%)
  • Educational services (11.4%)
  • Public administration (8.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Wessington Springs, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.8%)

Average climate in Wessington Springs, South Dakota

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Tornado activity:

Wessington Springs-area historical tornado activity is near South Dakota state average. It is 15% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/24/2003, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.2 miles away from the Wessington Springs city center caused $510,000 in damages.

On 6/24/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 42.0 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused $3 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wessington Springs-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 192% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 598.4 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 42.6 miles away from Wessington Springs center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 92.3 miles away from Wessington Springs 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 20.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 165.6 miles away from Wessington Springs center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 371.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jerauld County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 9, Winter Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 4, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Wessington Springs topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Wessington Springs:

  • AVERA WESKOTA MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - CAH (Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, 604 1ST ST NE)
  • WESKOTA MANOR (608 1ST STREET NE)

Airports located in Wessington Springs:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wessington Springs:

  • South Dakota State University (about 91 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • Northern State University (about 95 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 97 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • University of South Dakota (about 122 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 142 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Wayne State College (about 150 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Northeast Community College (about 153 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)

Public high school in Wessington Springs:

Public elementary/middle schools in Wessington Springs:

See full list of schools located in Wessington Springs

Library in Wessington Springs:

  • WESSINGTON SPRINGS CARNEGIE LIBRARY (Operating income: $46,058; Location: 109 WEST MAIN; 22,735 books; 720 audio materials; 470 video materials; 24 state licensed databases; 59 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Wessington Springs: Wessington Springs Fire Department (A), Wessington Springs City Hall (B), Wessington Springs Carnegie Library (C), Jerauld County Courthouse (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Wessington Springs include: United Church of Christ (A), Zion Lutheran Church (B), United Methodist Church (C), Free Methodist Church (D), Our Savior's Lutheran Church (E), Saint Joseph's Catholic Church (F), Immanuel Baptist Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Prospect Hill Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Pheasant City Lodge (Tours & Charters; 36930 219th Street).

Hotel: Travelers Motel (320 Main Street E).

Birthplace of: David Rumelhart - Psychologist, Quinten Burg - Politician.

Jerauld County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Wessington Springs and their reported violations in the past:

WESSINGTON SPRINGS (Population served: 956, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.0 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.2%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.9%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
39 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
39 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Wessington Springs (2011 data):

  • American Bank & Trust: at 120 East Main Street, branch established on 1892/01/01. Info updated 2011/10/25: Bank assets: $378.1 mil, Deposits: $304.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Leackco Bank Holding Company, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Wessington Springs:

Marital status in Wessington Springs, SD
  • Never married: 20.0%
  • Now married: 54.8%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 15.2%
  • Divorced: 8.5%

For population 25 years and over in Wessington Springs:

  • High school or higher: 91.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 1.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
South Dakota average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Wessington Springs
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wessington Springs, SD (based on Jerauld County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant8577
Catholic3261
Evangelical Protestant2364
Other1-
None651-
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
This county:

5.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Here:

10.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Here:

15.11 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.1%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

25.5%
South Dakota:

27.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

54.5%
State:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

53.1%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.5
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

17.2%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Wessington Springs:

13.8%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Wessington Springs:

39.5%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
Wessington Springs:

57.6%
State:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Wessington Springs:

76.9%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Wessington Springs, 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
Financial Administration 2$7,737$46,4220$0
Water Supply 1$3,824$45,8880$0
Electric Power 1$6,158$73,8960$0
Streets and Highways 1$4,245$50,9400$0
Sewerage 1$3,824$45,8880$0
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$684
Local Libraries 0$0 2$5,341
Housing and Community Development (Local) 0$0 3$1,535
Totals for Government 6$25,788$51,5766$7,560

Wessington Springs government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $1,134,000 ($1488.19)
    Water Utilities: $227,000 ($297.90)
    Housing and Community Development: $185,000 ($242.78)
    Sewerage: $147,000 ($192.91)
    Police Protection: $107,000 ($140.42)
    Financial Administration: $105,000 ($137.80)
    Solid Waste Management: $79,000 ($103.67)
    Libraries: $71,000 ($93.18)
    Central Staff Services: $62,000 ($81.36)
    Parks and Recreation: $44,000 ($57.74)
    Local Fire Protection: $33,000 ($43.31)
    Air Transportation: $16,000 ($21.00)
    General Public Buildings: $7,000 ($9.19)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $136,000 ($178.48)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Housing and Community Development: $4,000 ($5.25)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $411,000 ($539.37)

Wessington Springs government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $394,000 ($517.06)
    Sewerage: $151,000 ($198.16)
    Solid Waste Management: $92,000 ($120.73)
    Housing and Community Development: $64,000 ($83.99)
    Parks and Recreation: $10,000 ($13.12)
    Air Transportation: $4,000 ($5.25)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($1.31)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $91,000 ($119.42)
    Highways: $4,000 ($5.25)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000 ($11.81)
    General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($3.94)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $29,000 ($38.06)
    Rents: $28,000 ($36.75)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.31)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($1.31)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,139,000 ($1494.75)
    Water Utilities: $231,000 ($303.15)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $122,000 ($160.10)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $373,000 ($489.50)
    Property: $223,000 ($292.65)
    Motor Vehicle License: $15,000 ($19.69)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $10,000 ($13.12)
    Other: $6,000 ($7.87)

Wessington Springs government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,141,000 ($5434.38)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,919,000 ($5143.04)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $264,000 ($346.46)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $43,000 ($56.43)

Wessington Springs government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $177,000 ($232.28)

Businesses in Wessington Springs, SD

  • Ford: 1
  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Wessington Springs:

  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIJV (1340 AM; 1 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wessington Springs:

  • KZNC (99.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KUQL (98.3 FM; WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC)
  • KTSD-FM (91.1 FM; RELIANCE, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KMIT (105.9 FM; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC)
  • KZKK (105.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.0mTotal length
  • $5,000Total costs
  • 360Total average daily traffic
  • 10Total average daily truck traffic
  • 360Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Wessington Springs)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

38 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Wessington Springs, SD)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • WESSINGTON, 1.47 Miles South - South West Of (Lat: 44.055528 Lon: -98.587028), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Call Sign: WNEL229,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6605.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/05/2020, Expiration Date: 12/08/2030, Certifier: Bruce A Mckinley, Registrant: Fcc-Faa Licensing, LLC, 8932 Suite D Milford Haven Court, Lorton, VA 22079, Phone: (703) 615-6615, Fax: (703) 372-5176, Email:

  • WESSINGTON, 2 Mi W & 3.5 Mi S (Lat: 44.028389 Lon: -98.611833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 52.7 m, Call Sign: WPOR476,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, Grant Date: 05/01/2019, Expiration Date: 03/15/2029, Registrant: East River Electric Power Coop, 211 Harth Ave. South, Madison, SD 57042, Phone: (605) 256-4536, Fax: (605) 256-8058, Email:

  • WESSINGTON SPRINGS, Dakota Avenue South And Second Street (Lat: 44.075889 Lon: -98.575389), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 58.5 m, Overall height: 62.2 m, Call Sign: WQTA536,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 11/14/2023, Expiration Date: 12/18/2033, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • 3 Mi W (Lat: 44.083333 Lon: -98.628139), Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 93.9 m, Call Sign: WDT969, Licensee ID: L00002012,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6950.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/05/1986, Expiration Date: 04/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 04/11/2007, Registrant: South Dakota Board Of Directors For Ed. Telecommunications, Cherry & Dakota Streets Po Box 5000, Vermillion, SD 57069-5000

  • 3 Mi W. Of Wessington Springs (Lat: 44.083333 Lon: -98.628139), Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WDT971, Licensee ID: L00002012,
    Assigned Frequencies: 7025.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/05/1986, Expiration Date: 04/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 04/11/2007, Registrant: South Dakota Board Of Directors For Ed. Telecommunications, Cherry & Dakota Streets Po Box 5000, Vermillion, SD 57069-5000


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • North Of Rt. 34, 1.3 Miles West Of Wessington Springs. (Lat: 44.074972 Lon: -98.600361), Call Sign: KDS660, Licensee ID: L00116202,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.210 MHz, Expiration Date: 04/01/1999, Cancellation Date: 06/05/1999, Registrant: Midwest Mobile Communications, R R 10 Box 460, Winner, SD 57580


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Wessington Springs)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: BEECH 35-C33 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5873J, N5873J, N-5873J, Serial Number: CD-926, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 06/28/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 01/17/2006
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Dennis W Amick, 38056 240th St, Wessington Springs, SD 57382, Other Owners: Lynette M Amick
  • Aircraft: ALOOF JOSEPH N STOL CH 701 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CORVAIR GO-140 (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 701JN, N701JN, N-701JN, Serial Number: 7-7461, Year manufactured: 2011, Airworthiness Date: 06/16/2011, Certificate Issue Date: 09/06/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Bernard A Maxwell, 409 College Ave N, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-181 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8411B, N8411B, N-8411B, Serial Number: 28-8190275, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 05/28/1981, Certificate Issue Date: 06/18/2013
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Dihl J Grohs, Po Box 15, Wessington Springs, SD 57382, Other Owners: Wayne A Grohs, Allen R Powell

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 7. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 24 took place in 2012, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Wessington Springs, SD When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (50.8%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (31.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Wessington Springs, SD
    • 6450.8%Outside Fires
    • 4031.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 129.5%Other
    • 107.9%Structure Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Wessington Springs, SD
Most common first names in Wessington Springs, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2179.5 years
Mary2082.7 years
Anna1787.6 years
Charles1680.4 years
George1681.3 years
Robert1473.6 years
Henry1281.0 years
Kenneth1276.8 years
Walter1181.6 years
William1180.4 years
Most common last names in Wessington Springs, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Thompson1377.8 years
Christensen1077.0 years
Schimke1080.0 years
Powell986.3 years
Johnson969.8 years
Fuerst975.3 years
Kludt882.6 years
Scott887.7 years
Olson784.5 years
Miller784.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wessington Springs, SD
  • 72.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.0%Electricity
  • 1.8%Utility gas
  • 1.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.8%Wood
  • 1.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wessington Springs, SD
  • 63.9%Electricity
  • 26.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.8%Other fuel


Wessington Springs compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income below 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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