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Webster

A city of 1,896 people in South Dakota

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Conserved land0%none recorded

Trails1.6 mi1 mi per sq mi

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Living in Webster

Health in Webster

Health Grade B

Healthier than 57% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 89% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with South Dakota

2better than SD·5worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind all close

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What stands out

80.7%More adults treating high blood pressureSD 75.9% · better 87.4%More adults getting cholesterol checkedSD 84.8% · better 8.8%More adults with heart diseaseSD 6.8% · worse

Care nearby

Sanford Hospital Webster - CahWebster · 0.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

Horizon Health - AberdeenAberdeen · 46.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Webster · CMS · HRSAHealth in Webster →

Natural hazards in Webster

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind

1Does Webster flood?paid flood claims since 1999 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Webster MapWebster vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Schools in Webster

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School Grade A-

The public schools Webster’s kids attend outperform 80% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictWebster Area School District 18-5Schools3

Webster Area Elementary - 03 AElementary · Grades PK–5 · 274 students Webster Area Middle School - 02 AMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 108 students Webster Area High School - 01 C-High · Grades 9–12 · 164 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within SD. Ratings are from neighbors.