Economy & Jobs — Wessington, South Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,125 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$74,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,415 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 97 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Agriculture | 20.2% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.3% |
| Retail | 11.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 22 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| Fast Food | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Bars | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| Coffee Shops | 6 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
