Cost of Living in Hand County, SD

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

Median Income

$72,857

Median Rent

$543/mo

Median Home

$150,000

Affordability

668

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$758
Property Tax$101
Insurance$50

Total Monthly$909
% of Income15%

Renting

Median Rent$543
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$568
% of Income8.9%

Living in Hand County, South Dakota

Hand County has a median household income of $72,857 with housing costs that represent 15% of income for owners and 8.9% 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.