WebsterSD
A town of 280, settled in 1895. A regional job hub with 223 jobs.
What makes Webster stand out
The 2 things Webster does most differently from other towns.
280 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Webster’s report card
Now in Webster
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Webster native Brock Lesnar announces retirementKELOLAND.com · Aug 4
- Pioneer Memorial Hospital Welcomes Isaac Gerdes as New CEOMidwest Medical Edition · Jul 19
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Webster. Another town gets a different order.
About one in ten working residents works right in Webster
Most working residents leave Webster for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Webster (34%), Watertown (6%) and Aberdeen (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.
A typical Webster home is worth about $235K
The typical Webster home is worth about $235,000, up 6.9% in a year, 27% below the South Dakota typical home.
Typical home value
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Webster has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 57% of U.S. towns
Webster beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Webster | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.8% | 84.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.1% | 6.8% |
Every workday, about 209 people come to Webster for work
Where Webster’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Webster
City in South Dakota, United States
Webster is a city in and the county seat of Day County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,728 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 1,666 in 2024.
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- Established
- 1895
- Population
- 1,728
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,857 ft
- ZIP code
- 57274
- Area code
- 605