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De Smet, SD

De Smet, SD.

Population: 1,724 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$265,993
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.9%
5-year appreciation
+28.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$270,538
House Price Index
496.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
4

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.7 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Wilder Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Huron Regional Airport (HON) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+26 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Median annual property tax
$1,942
Households with broadband internet
74.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,435
Average weekly wage
$928
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Agriculture, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

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