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Running Water, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Knox County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
80
Population
38/sq mi density
$9,999
Home Value
$197,284 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$9,999
96% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
90.6%
39% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
53
Median year built: 1987
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$9,999
Zillow (ZHVI)
$197,284
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
90.6%
Owner-Occupied
9.4%
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
19.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
38% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1987
Average age of housing stock: 39 years
Homeownership Rate
90.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $9,999 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $197,284 |
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 | 90.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 90.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 53 |
| Median Year Built | 1987 |
| Rent Burden | 19.1% |