WorthingSD
A town of 1,036. Public schools that outperform most of South Dakota.
What makes Worthing stand out
The 2 things Worthing does most differently from other towns.
1,036 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Worthing’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Worthing. Another town gets a different order.
Worthing’s public schools outperform 84% of South Dakota districts
The public schools Worthing’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 84% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing Elementary - 05 | PK–4 | 119 | A |
Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Worthing beats the South Dakota average on 11 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Worthing | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.3% | 6.8% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| More binge drinkers | 22.7% | 18.8% |
Most working residents commute out of Worthing
Most working residents leave Worthing for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Sioux Falls (56%), Lennox (9%) and Tea (3%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Worthing has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
A typical Worthing home is worth about $304K
The typical Worthing home is worth about $304,000, down 1% in a year, 6% below the South Dakota typical home.
Typical home value
99% of working residents leave Worthing for work
Where Worthing’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023