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Worthing, SD
City in Lincoln County, South Dakota.
Population
1,036
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,847
ZIP codes
0
Worthing and its ZIP codes
Worthing at a glance
- Worthing is about 154 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 75th most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $93,162 a year, 24% more than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,200 (14% below South Dakota) and median rent is $1,092 a month.
Local data for Worthing, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Worthing, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,162
Poverty rate
1.8%
Median home value
$220,200
Median rent
$1,092/mo
Homeownership
93.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (402), Norwegian Americans (133), Irish Americans (128).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Worthing.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,490
30,502 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$91,853
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$400M
FY 2026, $6,142 per person
How people get to work
Worthing, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Worthing, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
870
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
65
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 6°F
27.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Worthing, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Worthing
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LennoxCity | 6.6 mi | 1.8 |
| HarrisburgCity | 7.8 mi | 4.8 |
| TeaCity | 9.3 mi | 3.8 |
| CantonCity | 9.7 mi | 3.3 |
| ChancellorTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| ShindlerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| DavisTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| AndersonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Sioux FallsCity | 16 mi | 83.6 |
| FairviewTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| HurleyCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Pine Lakes AdditionCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| RowenaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Inwood, IACity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| BeresfordCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| CentervilleCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Worthing, SD in?
- Worthing is in Lincoln County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Worthing, SD?
- About 1,036 people live in Worthing, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Worthing?
- Nearby places include Lennox (6.6 mi), Harrisburg (7.8 mi), Tea (9.3 mi), Canton (9.7 mi), Chancellor (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023