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Webster, SD

Founded 1895Day CountyElev. 566 m
Population
1,823
Median home
$122,200
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Webster

Webster is a city in South Dakota with about 1,823 residents. Webster was founded in 1895 and sits in Day County. The median age is 42.7 and the median household income is $55,074. Homes carry a median value of $122,200, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (91.4%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,823
Median age
42.7
Median household income
$55,074
Per-capita income
$38,534
Poverty rate
15.1%
High-school grad or higher
91.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
Unemployment
0.7%
Avg. commute
19.8 min
Work from home
6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White91.4%
Hispanic or Latino2.9%
Asian0.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts30.1%
Sales & office27.6%
Production, transportation & material moving16%
Service14.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$122,200
Median gross rent
$612/mo
Owner-occupied
68.4%
Median year built
1963
Households
845
Avg. household size
2.07

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Webster has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading75%
Math55%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Webster Area High School - 01HighGrades 9–12
Webster Area Middle School - 02MiddleGrades 6–8
Webster Area Elementary - 03ElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Webster vs South Dakota and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Webster.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Day County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Low
TornadoRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Webster is in Day County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Webster was founded in 1895 and sits in Day County. Elevation ~566 m.

Map of Webster
Webster, SD
Where Webster is
Sioux FallsRapidAberdeenBrookingsWatertownYanktonWebster
Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Havens, William, HouseWaddel MansionFiksdal, Lars J., HouseFirst National Bank BuildingKarpen, Anton and Mary Agnes, HouseWilliams, John and Kittie, House
Notable people from Webster
Brock LesnarTom BrokawJerry BrudosDavid B. WakeCynthia MacAdamsCharles A. LundquistKenneth M. HarknessLee Schoenbeck
People searches in Webster
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Nearby cities
Groton (29 mi)Sisseton (32 mi)Watertown (35 mi)Milbank (44 mi)Aberdeen (47 mi)Redfield (58 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Webster, SD (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Webster, South Dakota.

Michael Paul Wilson, 48
Webster · Day County · 57274

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Webster — frequently asked

What is the population of Webster, South Dakota?
Webster has a population of about 1,823, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Webster?
The median home value in Webster is $122,200, and the median gross rent is $612/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Webster face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Day County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, strong wind.
How many schools are in Webster?
Webster has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Webster?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Webster. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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