Cost of Living in Butte County, SD

What does it cost to live in Butte County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$58,106

Median Rent

$885/mo

Median Home

$189,000

Affordability

408

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$956
Property Tax$167
Insurance$63

Total Monthly$1,186
% of Income24.5%

Renting

Median Rent$885
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$910
% of Income18.3%

Living in Butte County, South Dakota

Butte County has a median household income of $58,106 with housing costs that represent 24.5% of income for owners and 18.3% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.