WesleySD
A town of 42. Nearly 47.3% of it is conserved land.
Population
42
residents
Median age
52.2
years
What makes Wesley stand out
The thing Wesley does most differently from other towns.
Small town
42 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
NorthvillePioneerDevoeUnionWesley
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Ordered by what stands out in Wesley. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Wesley is conserved land
5.3 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
47.3%conserved
47.3%
conserved · 10,602 of 22,431 acres
5.3 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Wesley has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter7–26°
Spring32–56°
Summer57–82°
Fall34–58°
Sep 27
typical first frost
May 11
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.
37risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingHail
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Wesley is
Wesley beats the South Dakota average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
3 better18 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Wesley | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.3% | 12.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.7% | 75.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 8% | 6.7% |
Faulkton Area Medical Center
17.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →