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Houghton, SD

Houghton, SD.

Population: 357 (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
Relatively Low
Top hazards
winterWeather, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
22.6 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
24
Days with Good air quality
306

Amenities

Nearest airport
Groton Municipal Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Avg hospital rating
4.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
Households with broadband internet
65.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,946
Average weekly wage
$1,006
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
69

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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