How old are the homes in Wessington Springs, SD?
79.7% (±15.1 points) of the homes in Wessington Springs, SD were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.5% were built before 1940.
4.0% were built in 2010 or later.
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- Built before 1980
- 79.7% (±15.1 points)
- Built before 1940
- 37.5%
- Built 2010 or later
- 4.0%
When the homes in Wessington Springs were built
| Year built | Wessington Springs | Jerauld County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 3.1% (±2.2 points) | 8.8% | 13.1% | 9.4% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 3.5% (±3.4 points) | 9.4% | 14.2% | 13.6% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 7.3% (±5.2 points) | 6.6% | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 5.4% (±3.4 points) | 4.8% | 9.1% | 12.9% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 19.1% (±7.8 points) | 9.6% | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 15.1% (±7.4 points) | 8.3% | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 6.1% (±4.0 points) | 9.1% | 8.0% | 9.5% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1.9% (±2.2 points) | 5.6% | 3.9% | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.5% (±9.5 points) | 37.3% | 15.8% | 11.7% |
In Wessington Springs, the share of homes built before 1980 is not measurably different from Jerauld County (69.9%).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (49.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (49.7%).
In Jerauld County, Wessington Springs ranks 5 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.
Statewide, it ranks 377 of 1,169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint
Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.
Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).
A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).
Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.
The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (60.6%) and the share built before 1980 (79.7%).
- 40 CFR part 745: Lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures (eCFR)
- 24 CFR part 35: Lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures (eCFR)
Homes built before 1980 in places near Wessington Springs
| Place | Distance | Homes built before 1980 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessington Springs | — | 79.7% (±15.1 points) | — |
| Wessington Springs Township | 3.8 mi | 33.3% (±83.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chery Township | 4.6 mi | 57.1% (±147.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Anina Township | 7.0 mi | 100.0% (±171.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Viola Township | 7.3 mi | 51.9% (±66.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lane | 7.3 mi | 72.2% (±82.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Jerauld County) | 8.5 mi | 85.7% (±115.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Jerauld County) | 9.4 mi | 87.7% (±51.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alpena Township | 9.8 mi | 0.0% (±175.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes built before 1980 across Jerauld County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anina Township | 100.0% (±171.8 points) |
| 2 | Harmony Township (Jerauld County) | 88.9% (±129.9 points) |
| 3 | Franklin Township (Jerauld County) | 87.7% (±51.1 points) |
| 4 | Pleasant Township (Jerauld County) | 85.7% (±115.8 points) |
| 5 | Wessington Springs | 79.7% (±15.1 points) |
| 6 | Alpena | 79.1% (±22.0 points) |
| 7 | Blaine Township (Jerauld County) | 75.0% (±78.4 points) |
| 8 | Lane | 72.2% (±82.2 points) |
| 9 | Chery Township | 57.1% (±147.0 points) |
| 10 | Viola Township | 51.9% (±66.6 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Marlar Township | 33.3% (±208.1 points) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in Jerauld County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wessington Springs
How old are most homes in Wessington Springs?
79.7% of homes in Wessington Springs, SD were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Do homes in Wessington Springs need a lead paint disclosure?
A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 60.6% and 79.7% of homes in Wessington Springs were built before then.
Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Wessington Springs?
Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).
Sources
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) for Wessington Springs city, South Dakota (place:70220, in state:46).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM
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