What kinds of homes are in De Smet, SD?
De Smet, SD has 468 (±52) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 404 homes per square mile of land.
84.2% are detached single-family houses.
9.6% are in buildings of two to four units.
4.2% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 468 (±52)
- Detached houses
- 84.2%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 9.6%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 4.2%
Homes in De Smet by building size
| Building type | De Smet | Kingsbury County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 84.2% (±4.8 points) | 84.1% | 66.9% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 1.3% (±1.3 points) | 0.3% | 4.6% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 9.0% (±4.1 points) | 2.9% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 1.5% (±2.4 points) | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.6% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 2.1% (±1.5 points) | 0.9% | 7.8% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 6.4% | 7.2% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In De Smet, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Kingsbury County (5.9%).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (16.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near De Smet
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Smet | — | 4.2% (±3.0 points) | — |
| De Smet Township | 1.4 mi | 0.0% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester Township | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±92.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mathews Township | 8.7 mi | 0.0% (±37.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Preston | 8.7 mi | 25.4% (±11.0 points) | Higher |
| Baker Township (Kingsbury County) | 8.9 mi | 0.0% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Erwin | 8.9 mi | 0.0% (±75.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spirit Lake Township | 8.9 mi | 0.0% (±48.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartland Township (Kingsbury County) | 10 mi | 0.0% (±57.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Preston, SD (25.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Kingsbury County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Preston | 25.4% (±11.0 points) |
| 2 | Oldham | 17.4% (±42.5 points) |
| 3 | Arlington | 11.3% (±9.3 points) |
| 4 | De Smet | 4.2% (±3.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Badger | 0.0% (±50.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Bancroft | 0.0% (±159.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Erwin | 0.0% (±75.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Hetland | 0.0% (±98.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Iroquois | 0.0% (±21.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Badger Township (Kingsbury County) | 0.0% (±36.0 points) |
Showing 10 of 22 places in Kingsbury County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about De Smet
How many homes are in De Smet?
De Smet, SD has an estimated 468 (±52) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in De Smet houses or apartments?
84.2% are detached houses and 1.3% attached houses, while 13.8% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in De Smet?
9.6% of homes in De Smet are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — De Smet city, South Dakota
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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