Where does foreclosure data come from for South Dakota?

This is a directional index built from affordability and population, not a property-level filings count. Use county records for filings.

I'm facing foreclosure, what now?

Submit your address; we'll connect you to a buyer who can close before the auction date.

Does this measure actual filings?

No. It estimates relative risk to compare markets side-by-side.

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Foreclosure risk by city in South Dakota.

Foreclosure risk rises when affordability stretches and incomes lag. This ranks South Dakota cities by a composite risk index, higher = more sellers facing distress.

Last updated September 2026

South Dakota ranking

15 cities ranked. Click any row for the matching local page.

#	City	Risk index	Score
1	Sioux Falls	52 / 100	52	View →
2	Rapid City	47 / 100	47	View →
3	Aberdeen	44 / 100	44	View →
4	Watertown	40 / 100	40	View →
5	Brookings	40 / 100	40	View →
6	Yankton	40 / 100	40	View →
7	Mitchell	39 / 100	39	View →
8	Pierre	39 / 100	39	View →
9	Huron	39 / 100	39	View →
10	Spearfish	39 / 100	39	View →
11	Vermillion	38 / 100	38	View →
12	Brandon	38 / 100	38	View →
13	Sturgis	38 / 100	38	View →
14	Madison	37 / 100	37	View →
15	Belle Fourche	37 / 100	37	View →

Methodology

Risk index = 60% affordability stress (home value ÷ income) + 40% market size weighting. Higher = more total distressed sellers in absolute terms.

FAQ

Where does foreclosure data come from for South Dakota?: This is a directional index built from affordability and population, not a property-level filings count. Use county records for filings.
I'm facing foreclosure, what now?: Submit your address; we'll connect you to a buyer who can close before the auction date.
Does this measure actual filings?: No. It estimates relative risk to compare markets side-by-side.