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Cost of living in Oglala Lakota County, SD

Estimated monthly cost
$2,321/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 13,587 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $665 29%
Healthcare $480 21%
Federal tax $352 15%
Groceries $324 14%
Transport $250 11%
Energy $200 9%
Water $50 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Oglala Lakota County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$598
per month
1 bedroom
$665
per month
2 bedroom
$872
per month
3 bedroom
$1,121
per month
4 bedroom
$1,381
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Oglala Lakota County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$34,769
per year
Individual earnings
$31,584
per year
Per capita
$11,650
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Oglala Lakota County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$45,600
Annual property tax
$199

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Oglala Lakota 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 Oglala Lakota County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
43.5%

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 Oglala Lakota 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 Oglala Lakota County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
14.9 min
Drive alone
66.6%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
2.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Oglala Lakota County

What it costs to live in Oglala Lakota County each month.

Single person
$2,321
per month
  • Rent $665
  • Energy $200
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $352
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,191
per month
  • Rent $872
  • Energy $240
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $268
  • State tax $0
Family
$5,574
per month
  • Rent $1,121
  • Energy $300
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $268
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Oglala Lakota County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Oglala Lakota County?

In Oglala Lakota County, SD, a one-bedroom apartment averages $665 per month, a two-bedroom averages $872 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,121 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Oglala Lakota County?

In Oglala Lakota County, SD, the average household income is $34,769 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,584 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Oglala Lakota County?

The estimated cost of living in Oglala Lakota County, SD is approximately $2,321 per month for a single person, $3,191 for a couple, $5,574 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Oglala Lakota County?

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

Is Oglala Lakota County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Oglala Lakota County, SD would need approximately $2,321 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $34,769 per year ($2,897 per month). Oglala Lakota County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Oglala Lakota County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Oglala Lakota County, SD is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 43.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Oglala Lakota County?

The average home value in Oglala Lakota County, SD is $45,600, with average annual property taxes of $199, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Oglala Lakota County compare to other areas?

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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