Wilmot Sign, 2014
Wilmot’s story
145 years in pictures
Census counts: 352 in 1900, a peak of 628 in 1940, 432 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
- 1881Wilmot is settled
WilmotSD
A town of 423, settled in 1881.
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Photo: PhoebusQ · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
423
2025 Census estimate · −2.5% since 2020
Median home value
$78K
Census ACS
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
60.9
years
Jobs based here
226
Balanced
Is Wilmot a good place to live?
Wilmot has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
423 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Garfield TownshipSpringdale TownshipWilmot
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Wilmot: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wilmot, and how to reach them.
PowerOtter Tail Power11.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWilmot water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Wilmot’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personSouth Dakota has no online registration; you can register in person until 15 days before Election Day or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRoberts County AuditorRoberts County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025
ZIP code5727957279 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wilmot.
Who lives here
Wilmot stands out in South Dakota and nationally: a larger share of its residents are 65 or older
The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts Wilmot at 423 residents, down 2.5% since 2020. No town among the 36 in South Dakota we compare has a higher median age than Wilmot. 27% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across South Dakota.
60.9median age · SD 38
| Wilmot | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 39% | 19% | 18% |
| Median age | 60.9 years | 39.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 27% | 33% | 29% |
WilmotSouth DakotaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma12%
High school35%
Some college17%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 31% and 58% women
The Census survey reached too few of Wilmot’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±13.4 points. Across South Dakota, 49.2% of residents are women.
| Wilmot | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.6% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.5% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.3% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.6% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.1% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.8% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 19.7% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 18.9% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11.8% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.2% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.6% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.3% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.1% | 10% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Schools
The schools Wilmot’s kids attend
Two of its 3 schools are below, each with the reason it’s listed. The public schools here belong to the Wilmot School District 54-7.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmot Elementary - 02Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 112 | C− |
| Wilmot High School - 01Largest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 64 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
High risk in Wilmot, with inland flooding at the top
Wilmot’s natural-hazard score from FEMA comes in at 70 of 100. Expected losses in Wilmot break down as 48% from inland flooding and 24% from cold waves.
70risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Wilmot, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Wilmot’s typical July afternoon high stands at 83°F, below both the South Dakota town median (85°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
51″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–25°
Spring32–54°
Summer58–81°
Fall35–57°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
With 1.4 jobs for every working resident, Wilmot draws in 191 commuters
The share of residents in Wilmot who live below the poverty line is 13%, above both South Dakota’s towns (9.5%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). About one worker in five stays in Wilmot for work. The average commute for Wilmot comes to 21 minutes. The top destinations are Milbank (17%), Sisseton (8%) and Sioux Falls (4%).
22%work in town
| Wilmot | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 22% | 29% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $72,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Wilmot22%
Milbank17%
Sisseton8%
Sioux Falls4%
Alban Township3%
18 mi
median commute distance
226
jobs based in Wilmot
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
A smaller share of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Wilmot than in most of South Dakota or the rest of the country
Only 2 of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Wilmot. Wilmot: 39% of adults have high blood pressure. Against the South Dakota average, Wilmot comes out ahead on 2 CDC measures out of 26, and behind on 5.
| Wilmot | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 31% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 19% | 16% |
26 measures vs. South Dakota
2 better19 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Wilmot | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.5% | 12.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.3% | 75.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.4% | 6.8% |
Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health
18.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wilmot
17pages on Wilmot
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Wilmot
About 2 of every 100 Wilmot residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
About Wilmot
City in South Dakota, United States
Wilmot is a city in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 432 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,198 ft
- ZIP code
- 57279
- Area code
- 605
Questions about Wilmot
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wilmot, SD a good place to live?
Wilmot has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.