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Cost of living in Davison County, SD

Estimated monthly cost
$2,531/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 19,936 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $665 26%
Federal tax $492 19%
Healthcare $480 19%
Groceries $324 13%
Transport $320 13%
Energy $200 8%
Water $50 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Davison County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$598
per month
1 bedroom
$665
per month
2 bedroom
$872
per month
3 bedroom
$1,222
per month
4 bedroom
$1,464
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Davison County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$61,401
per year
Individual earnings
$40,133
per year
Per capita
$36,524
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Davison County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$190,000
Annual property tax
$2,361

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Davison 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 Davison County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.7%

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 Davison 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 Davison County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
13.1 min
Drive alone
78.5%
Public transit
0.9%
Work from home
9.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Davison County

What it costs to live in Davison County each month.

Single person
$2,531
per month
  • Rent $665
  • Energy $200
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $492
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,668
per month
  • Rent $872
  • Energy $240
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $675
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,152
per month
  • Rent $1,222
  • Energy $300
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $675
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Davison County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Davison County?

In Davison County, SD, a one-bedroom apartment averages $665 per month, a two-bedroom averages $872 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,222 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Davison County?

In Davison County, SD, the average household income is $61,401 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,133 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Davison County?

The estimated cost of living in Davison County, SD is approximately $2,531 per month for a single person, $3,668 for a couple, $6,152 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Davison County?

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

Is Davison County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Davison County, SD would need approximately $2,531 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,401 per year ($5,117 per month). Davison County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Davison County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Davison County, SD is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Davison County?

The average home value in Davison County, SD is $190,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,361, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Davison County compare to other areas?

You can compare Davison County, SD with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Davison County is in the Mitchell, SD metro area.

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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