The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 57317 sells for about $189,000, or $190 per square foot.
Homes take about 369 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $514 a month.
ZIP 57317 — Bonesteel
The housing market in 57317 is characterized by very low inventory and limited transaction volume, typical of a small, rural South Dakota community. Prices remain stable with a median home value significantly lower than national averages. Market activity is minimal, with no major development or economic shifts currently driving significant price appreciation.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, agricultural workers, or retirees looking for low-cost housing in a small-town setting.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 369 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 21.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 57317, Gregory County SD
The area is served by local rural school districts with limited published performance data.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks including wind and occasional severe storms; insurance availability is generally stable.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale local services with minimal large-scale industrial or infrastructure development momentum.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (South Dakota) — Property Tax Assessment and Levy: Property is assessed at full and true market value, then equalized to 85% of that value to determine the taxable value. State (South Dakota) — Property Tax Discretionary Formula: Provides a tax break on the assessed value of new structures or additions for up to five or seven years, at the discretion of the county commissioners.
The area is highly rural with residents typically relying on personal vehicles for long-distance commutes to regional employment hubs.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including access to local rural landscapes and proximity to the Missouri River corridor for fishing and boating.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, primarily serving local workers and long-term residents.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector and small-town retail services.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use via state and county highway networks.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently reported in the pipeline for this ZIP.
Gregory County assesses property values based on annual market analysis and state-mandated agricultural land valuation formulas.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide administrative and emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the rural nature of the housing stock.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level ACS summaries and local census reporting.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides regional access for boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.