What are the schools like in Worthing, SD?

Worthing is served primarily by Lennox School District 41-4. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.

What is the median household income in Worthing?

The median household income in Worthing, SD is $87,941 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

What is the weather like in Worthing, SD?

Worthing has an average high temperature of 25.3°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Worthing, SD affordable or expensive?

Worthing's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Worthing is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $192,500 and the median rent is $950 per month.

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

Worthing has a violent crime rate of 54.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 521.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Worthing, SD a Good Place to Live?

Worthing is a small town of 976 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $87,941 and a 1.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Worthing stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Worthing 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: 90.3

Worthing's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Worthing costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Worthing, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$192,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$950	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,941	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Worthing's violent crime rate is 54.0 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

54.0 /100k

Property Crime

521.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Worthing is served primarily by Lennox School District 41-4. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Worthing, SD	National Avg
School District	Lennox School District 41-4	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Worthing sees average highs of 25.3°F in January and 83.3°F in July, with 27.8 inches of annual precipitation and 36.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Worthing, SD
Average High — January	25.3°F
Average High — July	83.3°F
Annual Precipitation	27.8"
Annual Snowfall	36.1"

Demographics

Metric	Worthing, SD	National Avg
Population	976	—
Median Age	34.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.8%	22.2%
65 and over	10.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lennox, SD 6 mi Harrisburg, SD 8 mi Tea, SD 9 mi Canton, SD 9 mi Chancellor, SD 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Worthing

Worthing, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57077

Worthing vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Worthing, SD affordable or expensive?

Worthing's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Worthing roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $192,500 and median rent is $950/month.

What is the crime rate in Worthing, SD?

Worthing's violent crime rate is 54.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 521.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Worthing?

Public schools in Worthing are operated by Lennox School District 41-4. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Worthing, SD a good place to live?

Worthing, SD has a population of 976, a median household income of $87,941, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%. 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 Worthing?

Worthing averages 25.3°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.8 inches with about 36.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Worthing?

Worthing, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57077.

What is the population of Worthing?

The population of Worthing, South Dakota is 976 with a median age of 34.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Worthing?

Key numbers for living in Worthing: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $192,500, median household income $87,941, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Worthing side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.