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Irene, SD

Irene, SD.

Population: 925 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Irene, SD is $285,069 — down 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $379,270 after a median 22 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 drought, icestorm, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$285,069

Median home value

-1.8%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$285,069
1-year appreciation
-1.8%
3-year appreciation
-0.7%
5-year appreciation
+9.8%
10-year appreciation
+78.9%
All-time peak (2023-04)
$296,918
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
$379,270
Median list price
$375,000
Median price per sqft
$162
1-year sale-price change
+186.2%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
94.2%
1-year forecast
0.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$707/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$900/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,016/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,407/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,602/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
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
Schools include
Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04, Irene - Wakonda 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)
drought, iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.0%
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
30.7 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)
34
Days with Good air quality
308
Days with Moderate air quality
41
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Missouri National Recreational River (30 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Lodi Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
AVERA SACRED HEART HOSPITAL, SOUTH DAKOTA HUMAN SERVICES CENTER, DUNES SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+67 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,946
Housing built before 1970
66.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,788
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
74.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,653
Average weekly wage
$829
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
21

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

How it compares

IreneState medianUS median
Median home value$285,069$302,982$288,527
Median sale price$379,270$287,750$325,000
Median days on market22 days58 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,788$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 Irene, SD?
$285,069.
What is the median sale price in Irene, SD?
$379,270.
How long do homes take to sell in Irene, SD?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in Irene, SD?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,016/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Irene, SD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in Irene, SD?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Irene, SD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Irene, SD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Irene, SD?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Irene, SD?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Irene, SD?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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