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Piedmont, SD

Piedmont, SD.

Population: 4,029 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Piedmont, SD is $490,819 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $522,250 after a median 58.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$490,819

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

58.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$490,819
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+7.1%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+97.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$494,463
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
$522,250
Median list price
$575,000
Median price per sqft
$215
1-year sale-price change
-7.9%
Median days on market
58.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
36
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
7

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05, Stagebarn Middle School - 10

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A04
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.1%
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 (11.7 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
21.9 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)
43
Days with Good air quality
322
Days with Moderate air quality
40
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,267
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
206

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Mount Rushmore National Memorial (27 mi)
National parks include
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Jewel Cave National Monument, Wind Cave National Park
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Infinity Landing Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
MONUMENT HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL, SAME DAY SURGERY CENTER LLC, BLACK HILLS SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+139 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
12.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
44.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,893
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
65.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,436
Average weekly wage
$921
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
111

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

How it compares

PiedmontState medianUS median
Median home value$490,819$306,725$289,727
Median sale price$522,250$287,750$325,000
Median days on market59 days58 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,893$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 Piedmont, SD?
$490,819.
What is the median sale price in Piedmont, SD?
$522,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Piedmont, SD?
Median days on market: 58.5 days.
What is typical rent in Piedmont, 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 Piedmont, SD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, wildfire.
Is Piedmont, SD in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A04.
What is the wildfire risk in Piedmont, SD?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Piedmont, SD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Piedmont, SD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Piedmont, SD?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Piedmont, SD walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Piedmont, SD?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Piedmont, SD?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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