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Britton, SD

Britton, SD.

Population: 1,828 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Britton, SD is $217,240 — up 8.7% over the past year. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$217,240

Median home value

+8.7%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$217,240
1-year appreciation
+8.7%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$218,281
House Price Index (state)
496.2 (+2.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
12

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

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
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02, Britton-Hecla High School - 01, Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03, Sunset Colony Elementary - 04, Westwood Rural Elementary - 05

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.9%
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
42.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
23.7 in
Annual snowfall
44.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Britton Municipal Airport (TTO) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) (40 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MARSHALL COUNTY HEALTHCARE CENTER - CAH
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
55.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,293
Households with broadband internet
86.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,357
Average weekly wage
$1,051
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

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

How it compares

BrittonState medianUS median
Median home value$217,240$306,725$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,293$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 Britton, SD?
$217,240.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Britton, SD?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Britton, SD?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Britton, SD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Britton, SD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Britton, SD?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Britton, SD?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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