Community

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see what webster can offer you

We’re a small, safe, and afforable area to live and work in.

Webster, South Dakota, has a lot to offer! The town has a population of over 1,500 residents, and offers a brand new childcare center, a world-class baseball field, and so much more.

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of workforce is in private manufacturing
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South Dakota’s Labor Force Partcipation Rate
stable population – people stay here!
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South Dakota’s Unemployment Rate
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Accommodating and Innovative

Quality Education

Webster, South Dakota, has a K-12 school that offers quality education and small class sizes. With a industrial classroom, the high school works to put students ahead of the game when entering post-secondary education. The area has a 4-year state school – Northern State University – just 45 minutes away, and a robust technical school – Lake Area Technical College – 50 minutes away. This creates a pipeline of qualified employees.

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    Northern State University

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    Lake Area Technical College

Community focused

Childcare

Access to childcare is a priority for Webster families and employers. The community supports a mix of licensed childcare centers and home-based providers serving infants through school-age children.

What Families & Employers Can Expect

  • Local childcare options within city limits
  • Community focus on workforce retention and family support
  • Ongoing efforts to expand childcare capacity as demand grows
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    Knapp & Play Learning Center

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affordable, quality housing market

New Housing Development

Webster continues to invest in housing to support workforce growth and long-term community stability.

Current Focus Areas

  • New single-family home construction
  • Infill housing within existing neighborhoods
  • Opportunities for developers interested in entry-level and workforce housing

Housing development in Webster is closely coordinated between the City, WADC, and private partners to ensure projects align with infrastructure capacity and community needs.

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Hunting & Fishing

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Baseball Field

beautiful & fun

Golf Course

no need to travel!

Healthcare In Town

quick stats

  • Population: 1,666

  • Platted: 1881

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    Water: Rural Web Water

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    Rural Electrical: LREA (Lake Region Electric Association)

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    Town Electrical: Northwestern Energy

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    Natural Gas: Northwestern Energy

  • Workforce: 4-year college & tech school nearby

take the next step

Ready to get started?

If you would like more information, reach out to us to learn more about doing business and living in Webster, South Dakota.

Contact Us:

  • director@websterdevcorp.com

  • (605) 345-3159