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Elkton, South Dakota · ZIP 57026

Elkton — ZIP 57026

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Elkton (57026) scores 44/100 — Below Average for South Dakota. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $300K.

44OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100
Avg math proficiency30%
Avg reading proficiency53%
Schools nearby4

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index64/100
Typical home value$300K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$300K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

299

Violent Crime

33

Property Crime

266

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Brookings County, South Dakota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Elkton Jr. High - 0307–0865
32%
52%
Elkton High School - 0109–12140
30%
50%
Elkton Elementary - 02PK–06186
27%
37%
Newdale Colony Elementary - 04KG–0829Not reported
75%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

1,491

Median Income

$81K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

34.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 57026 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 57026 has a school score of 66/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 57026 is approximately $300K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 57026 in Elkton has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.