Cost of Living in Hughes County, SD

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

Median Income

$83,750

Median Rent

$920/mo

Median Home

$216,500

Affordability

508

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,095
Property Tax$206
Insurance$72

Total Monthly$1,373
% of Income19.7%

Renting

Median Rent$920
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$945
% of Income13.2%

Living in Hughes County, South Dakota

Hughes County has a median household income of $83,750 with housing costs that represent 19.7% of income for owners and 13.2% 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.