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Wentworth
A village of 181 people in South Dakota
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Living in Wentworth
Work & commute in Wentworth
Full picture →Most working residents leave Wentworth for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Sioux Falls (27%), Madison (23%) and Brookings (6%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Sioux Falls
27%Madison
23%Brookings
6%Colman
4%Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Wentworth →
Health in Wentworth
Compared with South Dakota
7better than SD·1worse
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Madison Regional Health SystemMadison · 7.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - BrookingsBrookings · 23.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Wentworth · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wentworth →
Natural hazards in Wentworth
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Wentworth →
Climate in Wentworth
Full climate →Wentworth has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
27° / 9°Winter
55° / 33°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
58° / 36°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Wentworth →
Libraries near Wentworth
See all →Nearest: Madison Public LibraryMadison · 7.4 miles · 56 hrs a week
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