What percentage of people rent in Wessington Springs, SD?
23.3% (±6.0 points) of the occupied homes in Wessington Springs, SD are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 80 renting households against 264 that own their home.
In Wessington Springs, the share of households that rent went from 34.1% in 2015–2019 to 23.3% in 2020–2024 (−10.8 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 23.3% (±6.0 points)
- Renting households
- 80 (±24)
- Median renter income
- $35,750 (±$11,189)
Who rents and who owns in Wessington Springs
| Wessington Springs | Jerauld County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 23.3% (±6.0 points) | 15.9% (±4.1 points) | 31.4% (±0.5 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 80 (±24) | 125 (±31) | 114,923 (±1,973) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 264 (±44) | 660 (±76) | 250,621 (±2,208) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.7 (±0.7) | 2.2 (±0.5) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.1 (±0.4) | 2.2 (±0.2) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $35,750 (±$11,189) | $45,104 (±$12,478) | $45,599 (±$1,257) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $64,167 (±$11,086) | $88,214 (±$25,988) | $92,702 (±$1,158) | $100,009 |
In Wessington Springs, the renter share is higher than in Jerauld County (15.9%).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (31.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Jerauld County, Wessington Springs ranks 2 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 347 of 1,152.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Wessington Springs has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 34.1% (±8.5 points) | 23.3% (±6.0 points) | −10.8 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $478 (±$41) | $560 (±$68) | +17.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $43,170 (±$4,794) | $47,321 (±$12,617) | +9.6% | No measurable change 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.
Households that rent in places near Wessington Springs
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessington Springs | — | 23.3% (±6.0 points) | — |
| Wessington Springs Township | 3.8 mi | 0.0% (±49.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chery Township | 4.6 mi | 21.4% (±34.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Anina Township | 7.0 mi | 0.0% (±92.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Viola Township | 7.3 mi | 25.9% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lane | 7.3 mi | 0.0% (±75.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Jerauld County) | 8.5 mi | 0.0% (±78.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Jerauld County) | 9.4 mi | 0.0% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alpena Township | 9.8 mi | 0.0% (±78.4 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.
Households that rent across Jerauld County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viola Township | 25.9% (±21.5 points) |
| 2 | Wessington Springs | 23.3% (±6.0 points) |
| 3 | Alpena | 21.5% (±12.1 points) |
| 4 | Chery Township | 21.4% (±34.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lane | 0.0% (±75.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Alpena Township | 0.0% (±78.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Anina Township | 0.0% (±92.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Blaine Township (Jerauld County) | 0.0% (±65.0 points) |
Showing 8 of 16 places in Jerauld 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 Wessington Springs
How many renters are there in Wessington Springs?
Wessington Springs has an estimated 80 (±24) renting households, 23.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Wessington Springs?
In Wessington Springs, the share of households that rent went from 34.1% in 2015–2019 to 23.3% in 2020–2024 (−10.8 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Wessington Springs?
A renting household in Wessington Springs has 1.7 people on average, against 2.1 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Wessington Springs?
The median renting household in Wessington Springs, SD has an income of $35,750 (±$11,189) a year, against $64,167 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wessington Springs city, South Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wessington Springs city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wessington Springs city, South Dakota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wessington Springs city, South Dakota
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wessington Springs city, 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 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 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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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.
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