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Webster, SD
City in Day County, South Dakota.
Population
1,896
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,169
ZIP codes
0
Webster and its ZIP codes
Webster at a glance
- Webster is about 98 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 45th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $55,179, 27% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,100 (40% below South Dakota) and median rent is $653 a month.
Local data for Webster, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Webster, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,179
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$154,100
Median rent
$653/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.7%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (894), Norwegian Americans (427), Russian Americans (120).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Day County. PPP loans are for Webster.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,942
1,966 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,389
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$61.4M
FY 2026, $11,264 per person
How people get to work
Webster, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Webster, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
676
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
12
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 2°F
26.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Webster, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Webster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaubayCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| ButlerTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| GrenvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| RoslynTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| BristolCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Enemy SwimCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| OrtleyTown | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| WallaceTown | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| BradleyTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| PierpontTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| AndoverTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| EdenTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| CrockerCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| FlorenceTown | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| LangfordTown | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| SummitTown | 24 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Webster, SD in?
- Webster is in Day County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Webster, SD?
- About 1,896 people live in Webster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Webster?
- Nearby places include Waubay (10 mi), Butler (11 mi), Grenville (11 mi), Roslyn (11 mi), Bristol (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023