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Salem, SD — ZIP 57058

Population: 1,881 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 57058 (Salem, SD) is $258,262 — up 6.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,000 after a median 84 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, icestorm, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$258,262

Median home value

+6.8%

1-year change

84

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$258,262
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+11.4%
5-year appreciation
+33.3%
10-year appreciation
+114.6%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$258,550
House Price Index (state)
496.2 (+2.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$255,000
Median list price
$280,000
Median price per sqft
$234
1-year sale-price change
+61.4%
Median days on market
84 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+1.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$767/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$959/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,218/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,584/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,828/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
McCook Central Elementary - 02, McCook Central High School - 01, McCook Central Middle School - 03, Goldenview Colony School - 04

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.6%
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 flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
23.9 in
Annual snowfall
36.9 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
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,756
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
135

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pipestone National Monument (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Howard Municipal Airport (21 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM, SIOUX FALLS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, LIFESCAPE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-16 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
44.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,168
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
77.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,046
Average weekly wage
$955
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

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

How it compares

ZIP 57058State medianUS median
Median home value$258,262$306,725$289,727
Median sale price$255,000$287,750$325,000
Median days on market84 days58 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,168$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 median home value in ZIP 57058?
$258,262.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 57058?
$255,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 57058?
Median days on market: 84 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 57058?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,218/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 57058?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm, tornado, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 57058 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 57058?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 57058?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 57058?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 57058?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 57058 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 57058?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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