Walworth County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Walworth County South Dakota housing market data taken from the most recent 2022 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Walworth County depicts it has a Housing Units of 2,942 which is the largest of all counties in the surrounding region.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Walworth County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Walworth County depicts it has a Housing Density of 4.2 which is more than all other counties in the local area. Comparing housing density to the United States average of 39.5, Walworth County is approximately a tenth the size. Also, benchmarked against the state of South Dakota, housing density of 5.2, Walworth County is about 24.7% smaller.

In Figure 4, Walworth County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Walworth County shows it has a Housing Unit Change of -2.0% which is in the mid point range of other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Potter County which depicts a housing units of 7.4% (approximately 3.6 times bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 7.4%, Walworth County is about the same size. Also, versus the state of South Dakota, change in the housing units of 7.8%, Walworth County is about the same size.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Walworth County shows it has a Renter Percent of 29.4% which is the second most of all the counties in the local area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 70.6% which is the second smallest in terms of owner percent of all the other counties in the surrounding region.

Walworth County Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Walworth County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Walworth County depicts it has a Median Home Value of $100,700 which is in the mid range of other counties in the area. The county with the highest median home price in the area is Sully County which depicts a home price of $135,800 (34.9% larger). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Walworth County South Dakota metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Walworth County shows it has a Median Gross Rent of $748 which is the second most of all the counties in the area. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is Sully County which shows a rental rates of $841 (12.4% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,163, Walworth County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, measured against the state of South Dakota, rental rates of $809, Walworth County is about 8.2% smaller.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Walworth County has one of the largest proportions of home price worth less than $50,000 at 32% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being McPherson County with 33%.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Walworth County depicts it has a Median Owner Cost of $742 which is the largest of all counties in the greater Walworth County region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Walworth County metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 14% which is ranked #1 of all counties in the metropolitan area.

The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Walworth County shows it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 226% which is in the mid point range of other counties in the greater region.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Walworth County indicates it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $1,121 which is less than most other counties in the metropolitan area. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a Median Owner Costs-Without Mortgage of $519 which is the largest of all counties in the local area.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Walworth County has the smallest proportion of owner cost less than $300 at 18% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $500 and $700 at 27% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $1,500 and $2,000 at 6% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $3,000 and $3,500 at 3% of the total and is ranked #1.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Walworth County depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 18% which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Potter County which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 20% (7.7% larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Walworth County depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 11% which is the third most cost as a percent of household income of all other counties in the greater Walworth County region. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is McPherson County which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 12% (only about 5.3% larger).

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Walworth County has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct at 30% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Dewey County with 32%. Second, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 20pct to 30pct at 17% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 12% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Dewey County (14%), and #1 Campbell County (20%) are larger.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Walworth County has the smallest proportion of housing cost less than $300 at 15% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $500 and $700 at 34% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $1,500 and $2,000 at 5% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a Median Real Estate Taxes Paid of $1,604 which is the largest of all counties in the greater Walworth County region. Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,690, Walworth County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, compared to the state of South Dakota, median real estate taxes paid of $2,331, Walworth County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 22 shows the percentage of renters who pay for utilities in Walworth County South Dakota. This is calculated as the percent of renters who pay separately for utilities versus the people who have utilities included as part of amenities. Walworth County has the percentage of pay extra for utilities the second smallest as measured by pay extra for utilities of all the other counties in the metropolitan area at 17% of the total.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Walworth County South Dakota has the largest proportion of rent between 500 and 750 dollars at 29% of the total and is ranked #1.

Walworth County Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Walworth County has the largest proportion of With mortgage at 42% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of Primary Mortgage with 2nd Mortgage and HELOC at 4% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of Mortgage and 2nd Mortgage at 2% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of With HELOC no Primary Mortgage at 52% of the total.

Figure 26 shows the proportion of houses with a mortgage versus those without a mortgage. Walworth County has the smallest proportion of houses with mortgages at 52% of the total.

Walworth County Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 2.8 which is the smallest in order of family members per housing unit of all the other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Dewey County which depicts a family members per housing unit of 4.1 (46.2% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Walworth County is about 17.7% smaller. Also, in contrast to the state of South Dakota, family members per housing unit of 3.2, Walworth County is about 13.2% smaller.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has a Median Number of Rooms of 5.8 which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Edmunds County which shows an average number of rooms in a house of 6.4 (10.3% larger). Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a Median Year Built of 1964 which is in the mid range of other counties in the local area. The county with the highest year built in the area is Dewey County which depicts a year built of 1977 ( about the same size).

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. has the percentage of homes built between 2010 to 2019 the second smallest as measured by homes built in 2020 or later of all the other counties in the metro area at 4% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest in terms of homes built in 2020 or later of all the other counties in the greater region when ranked by homes built between 2000 to 2009 at 5% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1950 to 1959 at 10% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. it has one of the largest proportions of owner housing units at 680 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Dewey County with 688.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. it has the largest proportion of 10 to 19 units at 2% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of 20 to 49 units at 2% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 2020 or later at $413,900 of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has in the intermediate range of other counties in the local area as measured by value of homes built 2010 to 2019 at $182,500 of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $257,600 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Potter County with $266,700. Also, it has the second smallest as measured by value of homes built 2020 or later of all the other counties in the greater region in order of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $100,000 of the total. In addition, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $119,700 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Sully County ($151,900), and #1 Potter County ($161,700) are larger. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $98,000 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Potter County ($130,200), and #1 Sully County ($131,300) are larger. Next it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $85,200 of the total and is ranked #1. Additionally, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $63,100 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Edmunds County ($72,800), and #1 Sully County ($80,000) are larger.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Walworth County residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 2.2 which is the second smallest in terms of homeowner household size of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Dewey County which depicts a homeowner household size of 2.9 (29.3% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Walworth County depicts it has a Renter-Household Size of 2.1 which is the second smallest in order of renter household size of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest renter household size in the area is Dewey County which shows a renter household sizes of 3.6 (72.9% larger). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2019 or later at 27% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2015 to 2018 at 22% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 2010 to 2014 at 12% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 1990 to 1999 at 16% of the total. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Walworth County has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2019 or later at 51% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of renters moved in 2015 to 2018 at 12% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of renters moved in 2000 to 2009 at 1% of the total.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2009 which is the highest of all counties in the greater Walworth County region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Walworth County shows it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2016 which is the highest of all counties in the greater Walworth County region.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. has the smallest proportion of homes using natural gas at 21% of the total. Second, it has less than most other counties in the metropolitan area in order of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas at 26% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of home using electricity at 3% of the total. Also, it has less than most other counties in the surrounding region in order of homes using solar energy at 1% of the total.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Walworth County housing department, South Dakota department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Walworth County shows it has a Total In Group Quarters of 260 which is the largest of all counties in the local area.

Figure 44 shows the percentage of people who are living in group quarters to the total population for Walworth County residents (these may include colleges and jails but also community centers for homelessness or that require a housing choice voucher which are run by certain nonprofits or an affordable housing department.) Walworth County has the percentage of number of people under 18 years of age and in group quarters less than most other counties in the local area at 99% of the total.