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Hereford, SD — ZIP 57785

Population: 10,874 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 57785 (Hereford, SD) is $390,568 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $422,500 after a median 78 days on market. 5 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 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$390,568

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

78

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$390,568
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+24.4%
10-year appreciation
+91.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$395,897
House Price Index (state)
503.5 (+1.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$422,500
Median list price
$417,450
Median price per sqft
$225
1-year sale-price change
+3.3%
Median days on market
78 days
Homes sold (recent period)
40
For-sale inventory
68
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
71
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
16

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$945/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,037/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,357/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,879/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,268/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Meade School District 46-1, Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Schools include
Sturgis Brown High School - 01, Sturgis Elementary - 03, Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02, Hereford Elementary - 08, Developmental Disabilities Program - 01

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)
hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A03
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 (20.2 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
45.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
21.4 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)
36
Days with Good air quality
342
Days with Moderate air quality
9
Highest AQI recorded (year)
71

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,370
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
182

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Mount Rushmore National Memorial (42 mi)
National parks include
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Jewel Cave National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Sturgis Municipal Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MONUMENT HEALTH STURGIS HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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
1,980
Housing built before 1970
28.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,167
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
70.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,715
Average weekly wage
$1,025
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
135

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

How it compares

ZIP 57785State medianUS median
Median home value$390,568$302,982$288,527
Median sale price$422,500$287,750$325,000
Median days on market78 days58 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,167$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 ZIP 57785?
$390,568.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 57785?
$422,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 57785?
Median days on market: 78 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 57785?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,357/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 57785?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, wildfire.
Is ZIP 57785 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A03.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 57785?
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 ZIP 57785?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 57785?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 57785?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 57785 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 57785?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 57785?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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