Wessington, South Dakota

About Wessington

Wessington, SD is a tiny community located in central South Dakota, home to 199 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Wessington is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 524 residents per square mile.

📰 Wessington News Today

• 16-year-old dies after train strikes car near Wessington, SD Dakota News Now · Aug 5
• Reina Ford Obituary Jan 7, 2026 Welter Funeral Home · Jan 7
• Wendell George Johnson Obituary May 17, 2026 Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home · May 19
• James “Big Jim” Hanks Luce Luze & Reck Funeral Homes · Dec 20
• Rodeo Legacy Lives on In Wessington Springs Family KBHB Radio · Jun 29

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What Makes Wessington Unique

• The only place in America named Wessington — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wessington

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