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South Shore, SD

South Shore, SD.

Population: 351 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$557,161
1-year appreciation
-7.9%
3-year appreciation
-34.3%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$884,590
House Price Index
496.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+0.8%

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
27.4 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
215
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1

Amenities

Nearest airport
South Shore Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) (14 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
+25 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Median annual property tax
$1,205
Households with broadband internet
60.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,791
Average weekly wage
$957
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
80

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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