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Big Stone City, SD

Big Stone City, SD.

Population: 1,584 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$263,715
1-year appreciation
+8.3%
3-year appreciation
-0.6%
5-year appreciation
-5.5%
10-year appreciation
+26.7%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$296,651
House Price Index
496.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.8 in
Annual snowfall
48.5 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Milbank Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+4 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Median annual property tax
$1,357
Households with broadband internet
58.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,490
Average weekly wage
$1,056
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
13

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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