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Fort Thompson, SD

Fort Thompson, SD.

Population: 1,390 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
496.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.6 (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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
24.1 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Big Bend Landing Strip (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Median annual property tax
$199
Households with broadband internet
21.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
60
Average weekly wage
$638
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Construction, Professional Services

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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