Wood, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Mellette County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
55
Population
220/sq mi density
$34,375
Median Income
$20,015 per capita
47°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$34,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
45.2%
31% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
53
Median year built: 1954
Ownership vs. Renting
45.2%
Owner-Occupied
54.8%
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
19.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
36% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1954
Average age of housing stock: 72 years
Homeownership Rate
45.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $180,256 |
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 | 45.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 54.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 53 |
| Median Year Built | 1954 |
| Rent Burden | 19.8% |