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Winfred, SD

Winfred, SD.

Population: 325 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Winfred, SD is $369,200. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very 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).

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$369,200

Median home value (Census)

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$369,200
House Price Index (state)
503.5 (+1.1% YoY)

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$804/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$882/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,154/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,375/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,929/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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Howard School District 48-3, Chester Area School District 39-1
Schools include
Shannon Colony Elementary - 08, Graceville Colony - 07

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.0%
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
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
26.4 in
Annual snowfall
36.8 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 (40 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Madison Municipal Airport (XMD) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) (36 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
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
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1
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)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1940
Housing built before 1970
72.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,424
Households with broadband internet
85.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,105
Average weekly wage
$1,136
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
86

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

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Common questions

What is the median home value in Winfred, SD?
$369,200 (Census ACS).
What is typical rent in Winfred, SD?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,154/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Winfred, SD?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, tornado, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Winfred, SD?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Winfred, SD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Winfred, SD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Winfred, SD?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Winfred, SD?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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