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Salem, SD

Salem, SD.

Population: 1,881 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Salem, SD is $256,742 — up 7.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $223,600 after a median 51 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, ice storm, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$256,742

Typical home value

+7.1%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$256,742
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.3%
10-year appreciation
+113.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$257,041
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
$223,600
Median list price
$295,000
Median price per sqft
$132
1-year sale-price change
-4.9%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
92.4%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$941/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,044/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,228/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,694/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,053/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.0 : 1
Schools include
McCook Central Elementary - 02, McCook Central High School - 01, McCook Central Middle School - 03, Goldenview Colony School - 04

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, ice storm, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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
49.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
26.5 in
Annual snowfall
40.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,756
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
135

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pipestone National Monument (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Howard Municipal Airport (21 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) (35 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM, AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL & UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER, SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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)
-16 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
Housing built before 1970
44.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,168
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
77.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,113
Average weekly wage
$1,098
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
19

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

How it compares

SalemState medianUS median
Typical home value$256,742$302,982$288,527
Median sale price$223,600$287,750$325,000
Median days on market51 days58 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,168$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 Salem, SD?
$256,742.
What is the median sale price in Salem, SD?
$223,600.
How long do homes take to sell in Salem, SD?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in Salem, SD?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,228/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Salem, SD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, ice storm, tornado, winter weather.
Is Salem, SD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Salem, SD. 5 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Salem, SD?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Salem, SD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Salem, SD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Salem, SD?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Salem, SD walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Salem, SD?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Salem

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