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Market MapSouth DakotaCharles Mix

Charles Mix County

South DakotaPopulation: 9,302
67
/100
Buy
#167 of 1,000 counties
#19 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

$272,017
Median Home Price
16% above national median
$16,152/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
67/100
67
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
83/100

Based on 4.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
63/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.5x. 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

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

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

Economic Indicators

Population
9,302
Median Income
$60,729
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
4.5x
Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
DavisonSD
69$241,475Est. pending—BuyView
UnionSD
68$350,909Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentCharles MixSD
67$272,017Est. pending—Buy
BrownSD
66$229,274$1,0035.25%BuyView
HamlinSD
66$320,294Est. pending—BuyView
YanktonSD
65$273,318Est. pending—BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyCharles Mix offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Charles Mix County in South Dakota scores 67/100, ranking #167 of 1,000 US counties (top 22%). 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

Markets like Charles Mix with stronger cash flow

  • Brown County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Charles Mix

  • Brown County, lower entry price
  • Davison County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Charles Mix vs Brown for rentals
  • Charles Mix vs Union for rentals
  • Charles Mix vs Hamlin for rentals
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