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Fall River County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.South Dakota
$285K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.5,263
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$285K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.980 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1972
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.54%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.95%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.4%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.37%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.21%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,433
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.17 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

How Fall River County compares

By median home value, Fall River County is the 13th most expensive of 37 counties in South Dakota, and its typical home is worth more than 53% of all homes in South Dakota.

Home values in Fall River County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$88K$927K
counties in South Dakota ranked by median home value
#South DakotaMedian valueHomes
1Custer County$557K5,509
2Lawrence County$515K16,245
3Oglala Lakota County$434K159
4McPherson County$415K1,223
5Meade County$397K10,403
6Codington County$380K11,140
7Pennington County$368K39,965
8Deuel County$360K1,854
9Butte County$322K4,259
10Brookings County$290K11,413
11Kingsbury County$290K2,919
12Union County$289K4,906
13Fall River County$285K5,263
14Hanson County$275K1,011
15Lincoln County$270K21,064
16Edmunds County$264K1,995
17Yankton County$257K8,715
18Clay County$252K4,368
19Stanley County$251K1,381
20Minnehaha County$243K63,391
21Davison County$240K7,386
22Lake County$235K5,473
23Hamlin County$233K2,340
24Perkins County$207K1,889

37 counties in South Dakota are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Fall River County, most valuable first

About the Fall River County market

How many homes are there in Fall River County, SD?

Fall River County, SD contains 5,263 residential properties, with a median of 980 square feet, built around 1972. The median TopHap Estimate is $285K.

How does Fall River County, SD compare to the rest of South Dakota?

By median home value, Fall River County, SD is the 13th most expensive of 37 counties in South Dakota. Its typical home is worth more than 53% of all homes in South Dakota. Union County ranks just above it and Hanson County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Fall River County, SD?

37% of homes in Fall River County, SD are owner-occupied. 21% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Fall River County, SD hold?

95% of mortgaged homes in Fall River County, SD are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.4% owe more than the home is worth.

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