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Cost of living in Hanson County, SD

Estimated monthly cost
$2,717/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 3,473 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $780 29%
Federal tax $563 21%
Healthcare $480 18%
Groceries $324 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $200 7%
Water $50 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Hanson County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$598
per month
1 bedroom
$780
per month
2 bedroom
$872
per month
3 bedroom
$1,176
per month
4 bedroom
$1,180
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Hanson County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$86,375
per year
Individual earnings
$44,458
per year
Per capita
$36,246
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Hanson County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$192,400
Annual property tax
$1,973

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Hanson 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 Hanson County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.7%

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 Hanson 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 Hanson County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.9 min
Drive alone
78.7%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
9.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Hanson County

What it costs to live in Hanson County each month.

Single person
$2,717
per month
  • Rent $780
  • Energy $200
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $563
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,077
per month
  • Rent $872
  • Energy $240
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,084
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,515
per month
  • Rent $1,176
  • Energy $300
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,084
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Hanson County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Hanson County?

In Hanson County, SD, a one-bedroom apartment averages $780 per month, a two-bedroom averages $872 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,176 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Hanson County?

In Hanson County, SD, the average household income is $86,375 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,458 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Hanson County?

The estimated cost of living in Hanson County, SD is approximately $2,717 per month for a single person, $4,077 for a couple, $6,515 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Hanson County?

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

Is Hanson County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Hanson County, SD would need approximately $2,717 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $86,375 per year ($7,198 per month). Hanson County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Hanson County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Hanson County, SD is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Hanson County?

The average home value in Hanson County, SD is $192,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,973, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Hanson County compare to other areas?

You can compare Hanson County, SD with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Hanson 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