Is Clark County, SD good for real estate investing?

Clark County has an investment score of 60/100, rated as "Buy". The county ranks #375 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Clark?

The median home price in Clark County is $215,209. This ranks #437 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Clark?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Clark County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Clark County

South DakotaPopulation: 3,837

/100

Buy

#375 of 1,000 counties

#28 in South Dakota (50 counties)

Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring

Updated July 28, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$215,209

Median Home Price

6% below national median

$13,003/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

6.04%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

60/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

50/100

Based on -0.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

84/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

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 (-0.0% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

3,837

Median Income

—

Data pending

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

—

Data pending

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

County					Verdict
Fall RiverSD	63	$279,151	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
EdmundsSD	62	$214,525	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
BrookingsSD	62	$307,689	$1,447	5.64%	Buy	View
CurrentClarkSD	60	$215,209	Est. pending	—	Buy
HutchinsonSD	60	$213,908	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
CorsonSD	60	$159,475	Est. pending	—	Buy	View

The Bottom Line

BuyClark offers solid investment potential with roughly break-even cash flow at typical financing.

Clark County in South Dakota scores 60/100, ranking #375 of 1,000 US counties (top 48%). 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%