Hecla, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County
1.2
/5.0
F
Poor
204
Population
600/sq mi density
$47,100
Home Value
$211,244 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
282
Violent Crime/100K
1,976 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
282 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$47,100
83% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
95.2%
46% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
205
Median year built: 1951
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$47,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$211,244
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
95.2%
Owner-Occupied
4.8%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
27% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1951
Average age of housing stock: 75 years
Homeownership Rate
95.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $47,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $211,244 |
Rent
| 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 | 95.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 4.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 95.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 205 |
| Median Year Built | 1951 |
| Rent Burden | 22.6% |
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