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Market MapSouth DakotaMiner

Miner County

South DakotaPopulation: 2,312
57
/100
Hold
#414 of 1,000 counties
#30 in South Dakota (50 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$182,594
Median Home Price
22% below national median
$10,842/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
57/100
57
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
40/100

Based on -2.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
86/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.9x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-2.0% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
2,312
Median Income
$62,037
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
2.9x
Very affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
HutchinsonSD
60$213,908Est. pending—BuyView
CorsonSD
60$159,475Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentMinerSD
57$182,594Est. pending—Hold
Bon HommeSD
56$175,114Est. pending—HoldView
DaySD
55$248,151Est. pending—HoldView
HandSD
55$244,323Est. pending—HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldMiner is a neutral market.

Miner County in South Dakota scores 57/100, ranking #414 of 1,000 US counties (top 55%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Cheaper alternatives to Miner

  • Corson County, lower entry price
  • Bon Homme County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Miner vs Bon Homme for rentals
  • Miner vs Day for rentals
  • Miner vs Hand for rentals
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