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Cost of living in Clark County, SD

Estimated monthly cost
$2,470/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 3,876 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $778 31%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $388 16%
Groceries $324 13%
Transport $250 10%
Energy $200 8%
Water $50 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Clark County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$598
per month
1 bedroom
$778
per month
2 bedroom
$872
per month
3 bedroom
$1,051
per month
4 bedroom
$1,193
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Clark County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$62,885
per year
Individual earnings
$33,769
per year
Per capita
$34,133
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Clark County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$141,900
Annual property tax
$1,392

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Clark County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$142
per month · 14.2¢/kWh
Natural gas
$58
per month
Annual total
$2,400
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Clark County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.9%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Clark County

State and local tax rates for South Dakota.

No state income tax
South Dakota does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
4.2%
Combined sales tax
6.1%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Clark County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.6 min
Drive alone
68.7%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
17.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Clark County

What it costs to live in Clark County each month.

Single person
$2,470
per month
  • Rent $778
  • Energy $200
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $388
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,622
per month
  • Rent $872
  • Energy $240
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $699
  • State tax $0
Family
$5,935
per month
  • Rent $1,051
  • Energy $300
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $699
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Clark County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Clark County?

In Clark County, SD, a one-bedroom apartment averages $778 per month, a two-bedroom averages $872 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,051 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Clark County?

In Clark County, SD, the average household income is $62,885 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,769 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Clark County?

The estimated cost of living in Clark County, SD is approximately $2,470 per month for a single person, $3,622 for a couple, $5,935 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Clark County?

The combined sales tax rate in Clark County, SD is 6.10%, which includes the South Dakota state rate of 4.20% plus an average local rate of 1.90%.

Is Clark County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Clark County, SD would need approximately $2,470 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $62,885 per year ($5,240 per month). Clark County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Clark County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Clark County, SD is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Clark County?

The average home value in Clark County, SD is $141,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,392, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Clark County compare to other areas?

You can compare Clark County, SD with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Clark County is in South Dakota.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources