South Central Dakota Regional Council releases new Region 6 in-depth housing study

JAMESTOWN — The South Central Dakota Regional Council (SCDRC) has completed a new Region 6 in-depth housing study conducted by Maxfield Research and Consulting. The study evaluates current and projected housing conditions across the Regional Council's nine-county region, providing insight into housing needs, market trends and future development opportunities. The study covers Barnes, Dickey, Foster, Griggs, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Stutsman and Wells counties. The previous comprehensive housing study for the nine-county region was completed in 2022. This updated study provides an opportunity to evaluate changes in the housing market and identify emerging needs to help guide future housing development and community planning. One of the most significant challenges identified throughout the region is the lack of affordable entry-level housing and newly constructed rental housing at attainable price points, the South Central Dakota Regional Council said. The South Central D