What are the schools like in Wentworth, SD?

School district data for Wentworth is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Wentworth?

The median household income in Wentworth, SD is $76,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Wentworth, SD?

Wentworth has an average high temperature of 25.2°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.1 inches.

Wentworth, SD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wentworth, SD affordable or expensive?

Wentworth's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wentworth is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $94,300 and the median rent is $725 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wentworth, SD?

Wentworth has a violent crime rate of 109.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 617.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wentworth, SD a Good Place to Live?

Wentworth is a small town of 175 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $76,250 . Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Wentworth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wentworth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wentworth city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.8

Wentworth's overall cost of living index is 87.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wentworth costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wentworth, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$94,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$725	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wentworth's violent crime rate is 109.4 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

109.4 /100k

Property Crime

617.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Wentworth, SD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wentworth sees average highs of 25.2°F in January and 83.3°F in July, with 26.8 inches of annual precipitation and 38.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wentworth, SD
Average High — January	25.2°F
Average High — July	83.3°F
Annual Precipitation	26.8"
Annual Snowfall	38.1"

Demographics

Metric	Wentworth, SD	National Avg
Population	175	—
Median Age	37.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.3%	22.2%
65 and over	21.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lake Madison, SD 4 mi Brant Lake, SD 5 mi Brant Lake South, SD 6 mi Chester, SD 7 mi Madison, SD 7 mi

Wentworth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wentworth, SD affordable or expensive?

Wentworth's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wentworth roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $94,300 and median rent is $725/month.

What is the crime rate in Wentworth, SD?

Wentworth's violent crime rate is 109.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 617.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wentworth?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Wentworth, SD a good place to live?

Wentworth, SD has a population of 175, a median household income of $76,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wentworth?

Wentworth averages 25.2°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.8 inches with about 38.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Wentworth?

The population of Wentworth, South Dakota is 175 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wentworth?

Key numbers for living in Wentworth: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $94,300, median household income $76,250, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wentworth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.