Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 57661 SD

A typical professional mold job in ZIP 57661 runs about $1,300 to $5,200 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1978, newer than the Dewey County median of 1977.

1978Median year homes were built

62%Homes built before 1980

64%Homes rented, not owned

Not publishedMedian home value

$603Median gross rent

45Housing units

Neighborhood figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 57661 from Census ACS 2019 to 2023.

62 percent of homes in 57661 went up before 1980. Older plumbing, roofs and window seals are where slow leaks start, and slow leaks are the mold most home policies leave out.

Most homes here are rented, 64 percent against 39 percent across Dewey County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.

Typical Prices In 57661

JobSizeNational Range57661 Estimate
Mold Remediationa typical professional job$1,500 to $6,000$1,300 to $5,200
Mold Remediationan attic$2,000 to $7,500$1,750 to $6,500
Mold Inspection and Testinga visual inspection$200 to $600$150 to $500
Mold Inspection and Testingan inspection with samples$300 to $1,000$250 to $850
Mold Inspection and Testinga clearance test$300 to $800$250 to $700

Estimate is the national range times 86.7 divided by 100, the price level for the nonmetro part of South Dakota, rounded to $50. National ranges from Remediational cost guide, price level from BEA Regional Price Parities 2024.

The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,200, that cap falls short by about $200 at the top of that range. Read the form

Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Dewey County

FEMA rates Dewey County high for cold wave, winter weather. Water from these events is where mold claims start, and flood water is a separate policy. FloodSmart says mold damage is not covered under standard NFIP flood policies. FloodSmart

HazardFEMA Risk Rating
Inland floodingVery Low
Coastal floodingNot Applicable
HurricaneNot Applicable
Cold waveVery High
Winter weatherRelatively High

Source FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, county level.

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