Real Estate Investing in Butte County, South Dakota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 8,711

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (40/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 10.9% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $353,591
Avg Monthly Rent $981
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Butte County Real Estate

Butte County is one of those South Dakota regions where numbers warn before they reward. 1 cities, 8,711 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

clearly Butte County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects tepid investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

Butte County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$353,591
Avg Monthly Rent
$981
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (SD)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Gillette, WY metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
51%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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Cities in Butte County

ZIP Codes in Butte County, SD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Butte County

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

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy, SD best. The market produces measured results for that approach at the $354K price point.

Is, SD a friendly market for rental owners?

Landlord-friendliness in, SD is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Are homes affordable in, SD?

Homes in, SD typically sell near $354K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which measured long-term demand.

Is, SD above or below the SD benchmark?

within SD reads broadly in line with the state benchmark. Investors comparing markets should weight local data above the statewide aggregate.

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