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Fort Thompson, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Buffalo County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,134
Population
109/sq mi density
$45,313
Median Income
$15,513 per capita
$110,300
Home Value
$240,737 Zillow
$515
Median Rent
21.4% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
855
Violent Crime/100K
4,599 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$45,313 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,300 home value, $515/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
855 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$110,300
61% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$515/mo
56% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
43.9%
33% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
347
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$110,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$240,737
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
43.9%
Owner-Occupied
56.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$691/mo
1 Bedroom
$784/mo
2 Bedroom
$990/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,540/mo
Census median rent:
$515/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
31% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
43.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $110,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,737 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $515 |
| FMR Studio | $691 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $784 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $990 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,295 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,540 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 43.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 56.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 43.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 347 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 21.4% |