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Volga, SD — ZIP 57071

Population: 3,149 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 57071 (Volga, SD) is $344,053 — up 6.3% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$344,053

Typical home value

+6.3%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$344,053
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+13.3%
5-year appreciation
+30.1%
10-year appreciation
+78.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$344,053
House Price Index (state)
503.5 (+1.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$347,400
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.8%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$853/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$858/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,476/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,782/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

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)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.4 : 1
Schools include
Sioux Valley High School - 01, Sioux Valley Middle School - 04, Sioux Valley Elementary - 02

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, hail, ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
28.5 in
Annual snowfall
40.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
214
Days with Moderate air quality
146
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pipestone National Monument (34 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
HENDRICKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, AVERA TYLER HOSPITAL, PIPESTONE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+10 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
36.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,783
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
85.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,002
Average weekly wage
$1,119
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
357

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 57071State medianUS median
Typical home value$344,053$302,982$288,527
Median annual property tax$2,783$1,656$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 57071?
$344,053.
What is typical rent in ZIP 57071?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,066/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 57071?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, hail, ice storm, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 57071?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 57071?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 57071?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 57071?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in ZIP 57071?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 57071?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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