The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 57547 sells for about $185,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 142 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 57547 — Long Valley
The housing market in 57547 is characterized by extremely low inventory and minimal sales activity, typical of a remote rural area. Prices have seen modest, steady growth driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with no significant development or speculative pressure.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a rural, agricultural lifestyle, including ranchers and individuals looking for significant space away from urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 142 days on market with 12.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 27.0% · poverty 11.0% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 57547, Jackson County SD
The area is served by rural school districts with limited public data available; school quality is generally characterized by small class sizes and community-focused instruction.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and high winds, with wildfire risk being a primary concern in the surrounding grasslands.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by agriculture and ranching, with limited new commercial development or infrastructure expansion reported.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value; there are no state income taxes in South Dakota, which benefits property owners.
Commutes are exclusively by private vehicle, with long drive times to regional employment hubs like Rapid City.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to nearby Badlands National Park and local prairie landscapes.
The rental market is extremely thin with very low turnover and limited multi-family inventory.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, specifically cattle ranching and dryland farming.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently approved or under construction.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district levies; no major MUD or PID districts are present.
Insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire risk and the distance to emergency services.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 57547.
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.
Major regional landmark offering hiking and scenic vistas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.