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Mellette, SD

Mellette, SD.

Population: 299 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$199,533
1-year appreciation
+7.5%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+25.2%
10-year appreciation
+98.9%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$199,869
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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
21.3 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Thorson Airfield (15 mi)
Nearest major airport
Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) (20 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
-28 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Median annual property tax
$1,821
Households with broadband internet
80.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,470
Average weekly wage
$1,000
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Wholesale Trade, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
16

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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