What is the median household income in Wentworth Township, SD?
The median household income in Wentworth Township, SD is $107,212 (±$9,172) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $719 a month would take about $28,800 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Wentworth Township, the median household income went from $99,063 in 2015–2019 to $107,212 in 2020–2024 (+8.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $107,212 (±$9,172)
- Median renter income
- $42,656 (±$26,073)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $28,800
Income in Wentworth Township against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Wentworth Township | Lake County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,212 (±$9,172) | $76,808 (±$7,301) | $75,081 (±$888) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $42,656 (±$26,073) | $42,830 (±$10,776) | $45,599 (±$1,257) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $114,583 (±$24,470) | $94,702 (±$10,514) | $92,702 (±$1,158) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $719 (±$225) | $947 (±$88) | $946 (±$11) | $1,413 |
In Wentworth Township, median household income is higher than in Lake County ($76,808).
It is also higher than in South Dakota ($75,081).
It is higher than the national figure ($80,734).
In Lake County, Wentworth Township ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 211 of 773.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Wentworth Township
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $719 a month ($8,628 a year) needs an income of about $28,800 a year.
The median renting household in Wentworth Township earns $42,656 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,063 (±$7,028) | $107,212 (±$9,172) | +8.2% | Down after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $1,073 (±$417) | $719 (±$225) | −33.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $298,800 (±$44,986) | $461,000 (±$40,038) | +54.3% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Wentworth Township
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Township | — | $107,212 (±$9,172) | — |
| Wentworth | 2.1 mi | $62,188 (±$30,962) | Lower |
| Brant Lake | 2.8 mi | $104,318 (±$40,933) | Not measurably different |
| Colman Township | 5.3 mi | $124,722 (±$8,736) | Higher |
| Chester Township (Lake County) | 5.9 mi | $69,375 (±$28,427) | Lower |
| Rutland Township | 6.0 mi | $96,563 (±$43,086) | Not measurably different |
| Colman | 6.2 mi | $76,146 (±$21,931) | Lower |
| Lake View Township | 6.6 mi | $150,556 (±$37,356) | Higher |
| Lynn Township (Moody County) | 8.2 mi | $91,458 (±$20,445) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wentworth, SD ($62,188), Chester Township (Lake County), SD ($69,375), Colman, SD ($76,146).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Colman Township, SD ($124,722), Lake View Township, SD ($150,556).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake View Township | $150,556 (±$37,356) |
| 2 | Badus Township | $138,750 (±$111,215) |
| 3 | Farmington Township (Lake County) | $120,500 (±$82,644) |
| 4 | Winfred Township | $118,576 (±$6,158) |
| 5 | Le Roy Township | $118,000 (±$23,700) |
| 6 | Wentworth Township | $107,212 (±$9,172) |
| 7 | Brant Lake | $104,318 (±$40,933) |
| 8 | Rutland Township | $96,563 (±$43,086) |
| 9 | Summit Township (Lake County) | $83,125 (±$42,358) |
| 10 | Ramona | $78,750 (±$50,762) |
| 11 | Herman Township | $78,438 (±$23,989) |
| 12 | Franklin Township (Lake County) | $71,250 (±$60,940) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Lake County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wentworth Township
What is the median household income in Wentworth Township?
The median household income in Wentworth Township is $107,212 (±$9,172) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Wentworth Township?
About $28,800 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $719 a month.
Have incomes in Wentworth Township kept up with inflation?
In Wentworth Township, the median household income went from $99,063 in 2015–2019 to $107,212 in 2020–2024 (+8.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
What do renters earn in Wentworth Township?
The median renting household in Wentworth Township, SD earns $42,656 (±$26,073) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wentworth township, Lake County, South Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wentworth township, Lake County, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wentworth township, Lake County, South Dakota
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wentworth township, Lake County, South Dakota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wentworth township, Lake County, South Dakota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wentworth township, Lake County, South Dakota
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Wentworth township, Lake County, South Dakota (county subdivision:70060, in state:46 county:079).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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