Real Estate Investing in Kimball, South Dakota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,350 • Brule

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Should you buy in Kimball, SD? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (36/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
POOR
0.0 / 5 (0/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 25.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).

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🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 7.28% as of Oct 1 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
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ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Kimball Real Estate

Kimball, SD covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are lackluster — this is not a market to enter casually.

The investment case for Kimball is difficult to make on screen data alone. less favorable for a rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Rent trends and price trends in Kimball are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in South Dakota.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Kimball a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Kimball, SD real estate and housing market — 1 ZIP code
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ZIP Codes in Kimball, SD

57355
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kimball, SD

Is Kimball, SD better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

The best-fit strategy in Kimball, SD is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

What is the tenant pool like in Kimball, SD?

Working renters make up the core of the Kimball, SD tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

How much is rent in Kimball, SD?

Average rent in Kimball, SD is approximately per month. Against home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Kimball, SD?

Occupancy in Kimball, SD runs steady with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at lease on reasonable timelines.

Can I house hack in Kimball, SD?

House hacking in Kimball, SD is a challenging. With home values around and rents at, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

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