Wessington
City in Beadle County, South Dakota

Wessington is a city in Beadle County, South Dakota, with 197 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,417 ft (432 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wolsey, 11.4 miles E.
- 197residents (2020 Census)
- 1,417 ftelevation · 432 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 522 / sq mipopulation density
- 57381ZIP code
About Wessington
Wessington is a city on the border between Beadle and Hand counties in South Dakota, United States. The population was 197 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Wessington
- Median household income
- $58,125
- Median home value
- $102,100
- Median rent
- $538/mo
- Median age
- 31.9
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Wessington had 197 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 197 |
|---|---|
| Density | 522 per sq mi (201 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wessington at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Beadle County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 197 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.38 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4551° N, 98.6968° W |
| ZIP code | 57381 |
| Official website | wessingtonsouthdakota.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4670140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wessington
- Wolsey11.4 mi E
- St. Lawrence12.6 mi W
- Miller15.0 mi W
- Broadland17.5 mi E
- Virgil17.5 mi SE
- Hitchcock18.6 mi NE
- Millerdale Colony20.8 mi W
- Tulare21.6 mi NE
- Alpena24.8 mi SE
- Huron24.9 mi E
- Ree Heights25.2 mi W
- Huron Colony25.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wessington
What county is Wessington in?
Wessington is in Beadle County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Wessington, SD?
197 people lived in Wessington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wessington, SD?
The ZIP code of Wessington is 57381.
What is the elevation of Wessington?
1,417 feet (432 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wessington?
Wolsey (11.4 mi), St. Lawrence (12.6 mi), Miller (15.0 mi), Broadland (17.5 mi), Virgil (17.5 mi).
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