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Edgemont, SD

Edgemont, SD.

Population: 1,727 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Edgemont, SD is $228,626 — up 5.5% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$228,626

Median home value

+5.5%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$228,626
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+6.4%
5-year appreciation
+31.4%
10-year appreciation
+87.9%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$234,063
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
11

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Edgemont School District 23-1, Elk Mountain School District 16-2
Schools include
Edgemont Elementary - 03, Edgemont High School - 01, Elk Mountain Elementary - 01, Elk Mountain High School - 04

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
45.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
28.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.6 in
Annual snowfall
39.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Wind Cave National Park (28 mi)
National parks include
Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Edgemont Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+94 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
45.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,545
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
63.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,504
Average weekly wage
$801
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

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

How it compares

EdgemontState medianUS median
Median home value$228,626$306,725$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,545$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 Edgemont, SD?
$228,626.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Edgemont, SD?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: wildfire, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Edgemont, SD?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Edgemont, SD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Edgemont, SD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Edgemont, SD?
4 schools (2 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Edgemont, SD?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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