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Gary, SD

Gary, SD.

Population: 731 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Gary, SD is $454,222 — up 11.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $725,000 after a median 232 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$454,222

Typical home value

+11.4%

1-year change

232

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$454,222
1-year appreciation
+11.4%
3-year appreciation
+19.0%
5-year appreciation
+34.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$454,222
House Price Index (state)
503.5 (+1.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$725,000
Median list price
$455,450
Median price per sqft
$412
1-year sale-price change
+38.1%
Median days on market
232 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
93.5%
Active listings
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$706/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$827/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,404/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,599/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.9%
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)

Annual precipitation
26.0 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pipestone National Monument (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Homan Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) (35 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, HENDRICKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, APPLETON AREA HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
-1 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1959
Housing built before 1970
53.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,282
Households with broadband internet
74.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,266
Average weekly wage
$1,127
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Agriculture, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
11

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

How it compares

GaryState medianUS median
Typical home value$454,222$302,982$288,527
Median sale price$725,000$287,750$325,000
Median days on market232 days58 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,282$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 Gary, SD?
$454,222.
What is the median sale price in Gary, SD?
$725,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Gary, SD?
Median days on market: 232 days.
What is typical rent in Gary, SD?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gary, SD?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm.
What is the wildfire risk in Gary, SD?
Risk to homes is higher than 44% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gary, SD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gary, SD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Gary, SD?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Gary

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