Worthing, South Dakota 5, 2010
Worthing’s story
147 years in pictures
Census counts: 213 in 1900, 927 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1897 on.
- 1879Worthing is settled
WorthingSD
A town of 927, settled in 1879.
Population
927
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Typical home
$301K
−1.2% in a year
Household income
$93K
median
Median age
36.4
years
Jobs based here
129
A commuter town
Is Worthing a good place to live?
Among 36 South Dakota towns, just 1 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Worthing. Worthing has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
927 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Worthing: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Worthing, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy13.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWorthing water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Worthing’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 hereLincoln County AuditorLincoln County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025
ZIP code5707757077 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 Worthing.
Work & commute
More than half of Worthing’s working residents commute to Sioux Falls
Most working residents leave Worthing for work: only 1% work in town. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line in Worthing, below both South Dakota’s towns (9.5%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Jobs based in Worthing grew to 129 in 2023, 98 more than in 2013.
1%work in town
| Worthing | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 1.8% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $93,000 | $72,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 6.6% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Worthing1%
Sioux Falls56%
Lennox9%
Tea3%
Delapre Township3%
14 mi
median commute distance
129
jobs based in Worthing
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Worthing’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Lennox School District 41-4. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing Elementary - 05Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 119 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Worthing has four seasons and pleasant summers
Worthing has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 8° and about 36 inches of snow falls in a winter.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter11–30°
Spring35–58°
Summer60–82°
Fall37–60°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Younger than South Dakota overall
People 65 and older are 10% of residents (18% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 43% of residents (36% statewide). 24% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Worthing, where South Dakota’s towns sit at 33% and U.S. towns at 29%. The median age in Worthing is 36.4 years.
36.4median age · SD 38
| Worthing | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 9.7% | 19% | 18% |
| Median age | 36.4 years | 39.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 24% | 33% | 29% |
WorthingSouth DakotaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school34%
Some college20%
Associate’s17%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
About 120 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.3 points). Across South Dakota, 49.2% of residents are women.
| Worthing | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.4% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.7% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.2% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 20% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.6% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.9% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.4% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.4% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.1% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.6% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 17.2% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.7% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.3% | 10% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Health
How healthy Worthing is
Worthing beats the South Dakota average on 11 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 23% of adults binge drink in Worthing.
| Worthing | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 19% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 12% | 14% |
26 measures vs. South Dakota
11 better13 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Worthing | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.3% | 6.8% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| More binge drinkers | 22.7% | 18.8% |
Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center - Cah
10.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Worthing, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities.
43risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingCold waves
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Worthing’s typical home value is about $301K
The typical Worthing home is worth about $301,000, down 1.2% in a year, 5% below the South Dakota typical home. 93% of Worthing households own their home.
$301KZillow home value
| Worthing | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 93% | 68% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,092 a month | $962 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Worthing$301K
South Dakota$318K
−1.2%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 9 attractions →Great Plains Zoo and 5 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Worthing. Close and well known come first.
14 mi Zoo & aquariumGreat Plains Zoo
15 mi MuseumWashington Pavilion of Arts and Science
39 mi MuseumNational Music Museum
15 mi MuseumPettigrew Home & Museum31 mi MuseumPorter Sculpture Park
36 mi MuseumHinkly House MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Great Plains Zoo: Jake DeGroot, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science: Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Music Museum: Charvex, Public domain · Pettigrew Home & Museum: Jerry from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Hinkly House Museum: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Worthing
18pages on Worthing
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Worthing
Augustana UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Sioux Falls13.6 mi$40,160 tuitionKairos UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Sioux Falls13.6 mi$3,600 tuitionUniversity of Sioux FallsUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Sioux Falls14 mi$21,750 tuition
About 2 of every 100 Worthing residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Worthing for work
Where Worthing’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
129jobs based in Worthing
1%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Worthing
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Worthing, SD a good place to live?
Worthing has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.