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Wessington, South Dakota
City · Population 199 · #176 in South Dakota
About Wessington
Wessington, SD is a tiny community located in central South Dakota, home to 199 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Wessington is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 524 residents per square mile.
📰 Wessington News Today
- 16-year-old dies after train strikes car near Wessington, SD Dakota News Now · Aug 5
- South Dakota teen dies when train, car collide Mitchell Republic · Aug 5
- 16-year-old boy from Highmore killed in early morning accident near Wessington drgnews.com · Aug 5
- Reina Ford Obituary Jan 7, 2026 Welter Funeral Home · Jan 7
- Train/Vehicle Crash Kills Highmore Teenager - KCCR-AM KCCR-AM · Aug 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Wessington Unique
- The only place in America named Wessington — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wessington
- Rose Hill Recreation Area reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)199
Rank in state#176 of 310
Land area0.38 sq mi
Density524/sq mi
Coordinates44.4551, -98.6968