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McPherson County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.South Dakota
$467K
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.1,223
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$467K
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1947
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.77%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.52%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.16%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.8 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,304
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.$58K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

How McPherson County compares

By median home value, McPherson County is the 5th most expensive of 37 counties in South Dakota.

counties in South Dakota ranked by median home value
#South DakotaMedian valueHomes
1Codington County$601K11,140
2Hamlin County$601K2,340
3Custer County$569K5,509
4Lawrence County$505K16,220
5McPherson County$467K1,223
6Oglala Lakota County$434K159
7Meade County$391K10,403
8Lincoln County$384K21,112
9Pennington County$374K39,947
10Lake County$351K5,473
11Butte County$327K4,259
12Union County$321K4,906
13Minnehaha County$321K63,391
14Brookings County$318K11,413
15Deuel County$314K1,854
16Hanson County$292K1,011
17Kingsbury County$290K2,937
18Fall River County$286K5,263
19Clay County$285K4,368
20Turner County$280K3,862
21McCook County$270K2,607
22Yankton County$262K8,767
23Edmunds County$260K1,995
24Stanley County$255K1,381

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

About the McPherson County market

How many homes are there in McPherson County, SD?

McPherson County, SD contains 1,223 residential properties, with built around 1947. The median TopHap Estimate is $467K.

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

By median home value, McPherson County, SD is the 5th most expensive of 37 counties in South Dakota. Lawrence County ranks just above it and Oglala Lakota 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 McPherson County, SD?

52% of homes in McPherson County, SD are owner-occupied. 16% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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