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Selby, SD

Selby, SD.

Population: 1,165 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Selby, SD is $139,344 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $164,900 after a median 7 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$139,344

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$139,344
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
-1.5%
5-year appreciation
+16.6%
10-year appreciation
+76.2%
All-time peak (2023-05)
$143,230
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
$164,900
Median list price
$93,000
Median price per sqft
$68
1-year sale-price change
+3.1%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$813/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,072/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,167/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,750/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
9.2 : 1
Schools include
Selby High School - 01, Selby Elementary - 02, Selby Middle School - 03

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.1%
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)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
18.0 in
Annual snowfall
31.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Beaman Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mobridge Municipal Airport (MBG) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
AVERA MISSOURI RIVER HEALTH CENTER, BOWDLE HOSPITAL - CAH, MOBRIDGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL - CAH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 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)
-4 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
58.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,367
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,689
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

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

How it compares

SelbyState medianUS median
Median home value$139,344$302,982$288,527
Median sale price$164,900$287,750$325,000
Median days on market7 days58 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,367$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 Selby, SD?
$139,344.
What is the median sale price in Selby, SD?
$164,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Selby, SD?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in Selby, SD?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,167/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Selby, SD?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Selby, SD?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Selby, SD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Selby, SD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Selby, SD?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Selby, SD?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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