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Cost of living in Stanley County, SD

Estimated monthly cost
$2,695/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 3,012 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $756 28%
Federal tax $565 21%
Healthcare $480 18%
Groceries $324 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $200 7%
Water $50 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Stanley County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$680
per month
1 bedroom
$756
per month
2 bedroom
$992
per month
3 bedroom
$1,290
per month
4 bedroom
$1,550
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Stanley County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$77,000
per year
Individual earnings
$44,612
per year
Per capita
$48,110
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Stanley County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$169,900
Annual property tax
$2,423

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Stanley 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 Stanley County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.7%

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 Stanley 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 Stanley County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
14.8 min
Drive alone
86.0%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Stanley County

What it costs to live in Stanley County each month.

Single person
$2,695
per month
  • Rent $756
  • Energy $200
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $565
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,043
per month
  • Rent $992
  • Energy $240
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $930
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,475
per month
  • Rent $1,290
  • Energy $300
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $930
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Stanley County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Stanley County?

In Stanley County, SD, a one-bedroom apartment averages $756 per month, a two-bedroom averages $992 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,290 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Stanley County?

In Stanley County, SD, the average household income is $77,000 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,612 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Stanley County?

The estimated cost of living in Stanley County, SD is approximately $2,695 per month for a single person, $4,043 for a couple, $6,475 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Stanley County?

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

Is Stanley County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Stanley County, SD would need approximately $2,695 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $77,000 per year ($6,417 per month). Stanley County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Stanley County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Stanley County, SD is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Stanley County?

The average home value in Stanley County, SD is $169,900, with average annual property taxes of $2,423, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Stanley County compare to other areas?

You can compare Stanley County, SD with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Stanley County is in the Pierre, 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