Cost of Living in Dewey County, SD

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

Median Income

$55,077

Median Rent

$670/mo

Median Home

$74,800

Affordability

942

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$378
Property Tax$84
Insurance$25

Total Monthly$487
% of Income10.6%

Renting

Median Rent$670
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$695
% of Income14.6%

Living in Dewey County, South Dakota

Dewey County has a median household income of $55,077 with housing costs that represent 10.6% of income for owners and 14.6% 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.