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New underwood, SD

New underwood, SD.

Population: 1,180 (Census ACS)

The median home value in New underwood, SD is $435,359 — up 10.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $289,900 after a median 67 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$435,359

Median home value

+10.5%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$435,359
1-year appreciation
+10.5%
3-year appreciation
+17.3%
5-year appreciation
+49.9%
10-year appreciation
+132.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$435,359
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
$289,900
Median list price
$584,900
Median price per sqft
$306
1-year sale-price change
-14.7%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+3.0%

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
New Underwood Jr. High - 04, New Underwood Elementary - 02, New Underwood High School - 01

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.9%
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 (18.5 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)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
216
Days with Moderate air quality
140
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
172

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,696
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
94

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Badlands National Park (40 mi)
National parks include
Badlands National Park, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Barber Airport (19 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BLACK HILLS SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC
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)
+1,063 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
35.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,381
Households with broadband internet
67.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
53,420
Average weekly wage
$1,048
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
447

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

How it compares

New underwoodState medianUS median
Median home value$435,359$306,725$289,727
Median sale price$289,900$287,750$325,000
Median days on market67 days58 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,381$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 New underwood, SD?
$435,359.
What is the median sale price in New underwood, SD?
$289,900.
How long do homes take to sell in New underwood, SD?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in New underwood, SD?
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 New underwood, SD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is New underwood, SD in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in New underwood, SD?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in New underwood, SD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New underwood, SD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve New underwood, SD?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is New underwood, SD walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in New underwood, SD?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in New underwood, SD?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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