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Hermosa, SD

Hermosa, SD.

Population: 2,421 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hermosa, SD is $618,562 — down 0.3% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$618,562

Median home value

-0.3%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$618,562
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+2.0%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+116.4%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$630,661
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
19
New listings (monthly)
4

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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Custer School District 16-1, Oglala Lakota County 65-1
Schools include
Hermosa Elementary - 04, Red Shirt 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
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ellsworth Air Force Base (21.9 mi)
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)

Annual precipitation
20.5 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
308
Days with Moderate air quality
48
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
167

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Mount Rushmore National Memorial (13 mi)
National parks include
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Custer State Park Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) (16 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
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+133 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,997
Housing built before 1970
15.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,458
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
59.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,035
Average weekly wage
$817
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
228

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

How it compares

HermosaState medianUS median
Median home value$618,562$306,725$289,727
Median annual property tax$3,458$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 Hermosa, SD?
$618,562.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hermosa, SD?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: wildfire.
What is the wildfire risk in Hermosa, 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 Hermosa, SD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hermosa, SD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hermosa, SD?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Hermosa, SD?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hermosa, SD?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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