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Waubay, SD

Waubay, SD.

Population: 1,165 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$308,636
1-year appreciation
+8.3%
3-year appreciation
+20.7%
5-year appreciation
+37.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$309,480
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
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.0 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
The Sigurd Anderson Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) (30 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
1,976
Median annual property tax
$1,611
Households with broadband internet
61.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,444
Average weekly wage
$868
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
29

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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