WellingtonSD
A town of 555.
555 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Wellington’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wellington. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Wellington
Most working residents leave Wellington for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Sioux Falls (62%), Hartford (13%) and Tea (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Wellington has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 31 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Wellington is
Wellington beats the South Dakota average on 9 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Wellington | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.6% | 12.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.6% | 8.8% |
7% of Wellington is conserved land
4.0 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
100% of working residents leave Wellington for work
Where Wellington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023