Webster, SD

Webster, South Dakota

Webster, South Dakota, in Day county, is 112 miles S of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 209 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 1,952 people lived in Webster.

The People and Families of Webster

In Webster, about 56% of adults are married. Webster is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Webster had a median family income of $40,982. In Webster, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Webster residents donated more money ($865) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Webster Housing

An estimated 69% of living spaces in Webster are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Webster, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Webster, 89% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Webster is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Webster strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Webster, SD

Comparing Webster to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Webster Almanac

Webster Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Webster Public Libraries

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Webster Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Webster residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Webster, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Webster High Schools (2004)

WEBSTER HI SCH
102 E 9TH AVE
605-345-4653
Serves 173 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Webster Colleges

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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