Skip to main content

SD area data

Tea, SD

Tea, SD.

Population: 8,032 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Tea, SD is $389,890 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $389,900 after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,266/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, tornado, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$389,890

Typical home value

+0.9%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$389,890
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+6.8%
5-year appreciation
+24.9%
10-year appreciation
+73.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$393,652
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
$389,900
Median list price
$427,900
Median price per sqft
$222
1-year sale-price change
+2.9%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
55
For-sale inventory
65
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
53
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,266/mo
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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.9 : 1
Schools include
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01, Tea Area Middle School - 02, Tea Area High School - 03, Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06, Tea Area Preschool - 07

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, tornado, winter weather, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.7%
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)

Annual precipitation
28.2 in
Annual snowfall
49.0 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
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,343
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,268

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pipestone National Monument (47 mi)
National parks include
Pipestone National Monument, Missouri National Recreational River
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Chris Hofer Landing Strip (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
HAWARDEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE, HEGG MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER, SIOUX CENTER HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.4 / 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)
+1,064 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2002
Housing built before 1970
7.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
53.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,227
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
91.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,316
Average weekly wage
$1,364
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
232

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

How it compares

TeaState medianUS median
Typical home value$389,890$302,982$288,527
Median sale price$389,900$287,750$325,000
Median days on market65 days58 days51 days
Typical rent$1,266/mo$1,270/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,227$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 Tea, SD?
$389,890.
What is the median sale price in Tea, SD?
$389,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Tea, SD?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Tea, SD?
Typical rent: $1,266/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tea, SD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, tornado, winter weather, drought, hail.
Is Tea, SD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Tea, SD. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Tea, SD?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tea, SD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tea, SD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Tea, SD?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Tea, SD walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Tea, SD?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Tea

Listing a home in Tea, SD?

REAIGENT7 gives every listing its own AI assistant grounded in this same public data — it answers buyer and renter questions about the home and the area, around the clock, and sends every lead to the listing agent. Agents: it installs on your listing page, your website, or WordPress.

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Oct 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents