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Hand County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.South Dakota
$203K
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.2,054
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$203K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,440 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1953
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.80%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.40%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.33%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.19.5 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

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.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,116
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

How Hand County compares

By median home value, Hand County is the 32nd most expensive of 46 counties in South Dakota, and its typical home is worth more than 21% of all homes in South Dakota.

Home values in Hand County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$35K$326K
counties in South Dakota ranked by median home value
#South DakotaMedian valueHomes
1Codington County$569K11,140
2Custer County$540K5,431
3Sanborn County$520K1,171
4Lawrence County$473K16,051
5Oglala Lakota County$434K159
6Lincoln County$401K21,063
7Meade County$385K10,361
8Pennington County$363K39,674
9Lake County$332K5,472
10Stanley County$320K1,381
11Union County$318K4,906
12Butte County$318K4,259
13Minnehaha County$317K63,391
14Brookings County$314K11,413
15Hanson County$305K1,012
16Turner County$292K3,862
17Kingsbury County$290K2,919
18Clay County$282K4,368
19Yankton County$281K8,715
20Edmunds County$273K1,999
21Fall River County$267K5,263
22McCook County$254K2,591
23Beadle County$248K7,629
24Hamlin County$234K2,340
32Hand County$203K2,054

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

About the Hand County market

How many homes are there in Hand County, SD?

Hand County, SD contains 2,054 residential properties, with a median of 1,440 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1953. The median TopHap Estimate is $203K.

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

By median home value, Hand County, SD is the 32nd most expensive of 46 counties in South Dakota. Its typical home is worth more than 21% of all homes in South Dakota. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Hand County, SD?

40% of homes in Hand County, SD are owner-occupied. 33% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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