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Hartford, SD

Hartford, SD.

Population: 5,576 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hartford, SD is $409,385 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $353,500 after a median 12 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,189/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$409,385

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

12

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$409,385
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+7.7%
5-year appreciation
+23.7%
10-year appreciation
+95.1%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$409,385
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
$353,500
Median list price
$400,000
Median price per sqft
$197
1-year sale-price change
-10.5%
Median days on market
12 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,189/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$941/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,044/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,228/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,694/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,053/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.7 : 1
Schools include
West Central High School - 01, West Central Hartford Elementary - 05, West Central Middle School - 04

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
28.2 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
294
Days with Moderate air quality
66
Highest AQI recorded (year)
125

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,658
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
745

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pipestone National Monument (42 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Oakleaf Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
15
Hospitals include
HAWARDEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE, SIOUX CENTER HEALTH, PIPESTONE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+808 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
28.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,738
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
81.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
126,579
Average weekly wage
$1,286
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,044

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

How it compares

HartfordState medianUS median
Median home value$409,385$302,982$288,527
Median sale price$353,500$287,750$325,000
Median days on market12 days58 days51 days
Typical rent$1,189/mo$1,270/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,738$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 Hartford, SD?
$409,385.
What is the median sale price in Hartford, SD?
$353,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Hartford, SD?
Median days on market: 12 days.
What is typical rent in Hartford, SD?
Typical rent: $1,189/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hartford, SD?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Hartford, SD in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Hartford, SD?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hartford, SD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hartford, SD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hartford, SD?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hartford, SD walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hartford, SD?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hartford, SD?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Hartford

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