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Cost of living in Kingsbury County, SD

Estimated monthly cost
$2,592/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 5,210 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $707 27%
Federal tax $511 20%
Healthcare $480 19%
Groceries $324 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $200 8%
Water $50 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Kingsbury County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$636
per month
1 bedroom
$707
per month
2 bedroom
$928
per month
3 bedroom
$1,118
per month
4 bedroom
$1,447
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Kingsbury County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$70,221
per year
Individual earnings
$41,273
per year
Per capita
$37,976
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Kingsbury County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$159,600
Annual property tax
$1,588

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.0%

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 Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
18.8 min
Drive alone
80.2%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
9.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Kingsbury County

What it costs to live in Kingsbury County each month.

Single person
$2,592
per month
  • Rent $707
  • Energy $200
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $511
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,868
per month
  • Rent $928
  • Energy $240
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $819
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,192
per month
  • Rent $1,118
  • Energy $300
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $819
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Kingsbury County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Kingsbury County?

In Kingsbury County, SD, a one-bedroom apartment averages $707 per month, a two-bedroom averages $928 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,118 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Kingsbury County?

In Kingsbury County, SD, the average household income is $70,221 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,273 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Kingsbury County?

The estimated cost of living in Kingsbury County, SD is approximately $2,592 per month for a single person, $3,868 for a couple, $6,192 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Kingsbury County?

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

Is Kingsbury County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Kingsbury County, SD would need approximately $2,592 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $70,221 per year ($5,852 per month). Kingsbury County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Kingsbury County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Kingsbury County, SD is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Kingsbury County?

The average home value in Kingsbury County, SD is $159,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,588, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Kingsbury County compare to other areas?

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