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Yankton, SD — ZIP 57078

Population: 20,383 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 57078 (Yankton, SD) is $278,504 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $277,000 after a median 46.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,050/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, icestorm, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$278,504

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

46.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$278,504
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+5.3%
5-year appreciation
+20.3%
10-year appreciation
+50.9%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$280,547
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
$277,000
Median list price
$300,000
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
-7.5%
Median days on market
46.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
65
For-sale inventory
88
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
49
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,050/mo
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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Beadle Elementary - 03, Lincoln Elementary - 04, Stewart Elementary - 05, Yankton High School - 01, Webster Elementary - 06

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% 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 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
60.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
29.5 in
Annual snowfall
39.2 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
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,753
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
487

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Missouri National Recreational River (11 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
AVERA SACRED HEART HOSPITAL, SOUTH DAKOTA HUMAN SERVICES CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+67 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
35.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,468
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
72.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,215
Average weekly wage
$1,054
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
41

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

How it compares

ZIP 57078State medianUS median
Median home value$278,504$306,725$289,727
Median sale price$277,000$287,750$325,000
Median days on market47 days58 days51 days
Typical rent$1,050/mo$1,302/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,468$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 57078?
$278,504.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 57078?
$277,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 57078?
Median days on market: 46.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 57078?
Typical rent: $1,050/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 57078?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, hail.
Is ZIP 57078 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 57078?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 57078?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 57078?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 57078?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 57078 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 57078?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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