McCook County, South Dakota Housing Market
In McCook County, South Dakota, the median home value is $230,100, with a median monthly rent of $945. This places McCook County at #1077 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #14 within South Dakota.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,098
- Establishments: 218
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 19
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,294 (avg $83,298)
- Outflow: 2,184 (avg $84,332)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in McCook County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57035 | 244.7 | — | 2024 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | McCook County | South Dakota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $230,100 | $181,021 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $945 | $784 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79.5% | 72.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.3 | 19.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in McCook County is 27.1% above the South Dakota state average and 1.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $945/month is 20.5% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.3, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
McCook County has an owner-occupancy rate of 79.5%, compared to 72.6% in South Dakota and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubois County | Indiana | $230,100 | $834 |
| Lyon County | Iowa | $230,000 | $843 |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | $229,900 | $973 |
| Treasure County | Montana | $230,300 | $850 |
| Tulsa County | Oklahoma | $230,400 | $1,110 |
Other Counties in South Dakota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | $232,300 | $770 | 50.8% |
| Moody County | $226,500 | $758 | 73.5% |
| Yankton County | $225,900 | $781 | 72.7% |
| Turner County | $222,900 | $742 | 79.0% |
| Codington County | $237,700 | $938 | 69.8% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).