Worthing Public RecordsSouth Dakota

As of the 2020 Census, Worthing City in Lincoln County, South Dakota, had a population of 927. The median age was about 29.8 years. The gender split was nearly even, with approximately 50.2% male and 49.8% female residents. The racial makeup was predominantly White (95.9%), with small percentages of Native American (1.1%), Asian (0.1%), African American (0.1%), other races, and those identifying as two or more races (2.8%). Hispanic or Latino individuals comprised 1.9% of the population.

Worthing, located in Lincoln County, SD, is served by the Lennox School District, including Worthing Elementary and Lennox High School. The district scores an average of 7/10 on GreatSchools. There are no colleges or universities in Worthing, and only 22% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The district offers programs in STEM and vocational training. School safety measures, such as controlled access and anti-bullying policies, are in place, with incident rates below the state average. No dedicated adult education center exists locally.

Worthing, a city near Lincoln, SD, has a homeownership rate of about 80%, with median home values around $230,000 as of 2024. The rental vacancy rate is low, with median rents near $1,200/month. Property values have appreciated approximately 5% year-over-year. Housing primarily consists of single-family homes, with some duplexes and townhomes. Neighborhoods are family-oriented and quiet. Annual property taxes average 1.3% of assessed value.

Worthing, a small city in Lincoln County, SD, lacks hospitals within city limits; residents primarily access healthcare in nearby Sioux Falls, which hosts major facilities like Avera McKennan Hospital and Sanford USD Medical Center. Lincoln County’s uninsured rate is approximately 6.2%, lower than the state average. The patient population is predominantly White (over 95%), with common health concerns including hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. Local healthcare needs are served by a few clinics (such as Avera Medical Group and Sanford Health in nearby towns); provider-to-population ratios are lower than urban averages, reflecting limited direct access within Worthing itself.

Worthing, a small city in Lincoln County, SD, has a high rate of vehicle ownership, with over 95% of households owning at least one car. The average commute time for residents is about 23 minutes, primarily by personal vehicles, as public transportation options are minimal to nonexistent. Most commuters travel to nearby Sioux Falls, the major employment hub, roughly 10 miles north. The city's transportation infrastructure centers on U.S. Highway 44 and local roads. Less than 1% of residents use public transit, highlighting the area’s reliance on private automobiles for commuting.