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Cost of living in Turner County, SD

Part of the Sioux Falls Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,831/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 8,772 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $882 31%
Federal tax $575 20%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $324 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $200 7%
Water $50 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Turner County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$748
per month
1 bedroom
$882
per month
2 bedroom
$1,030
per month
3 bedroom
$1,412
per month
4 bedroom
$1,730
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Turner County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$75,283
per year
Individual earnings
$45,194
per year
Per capita
$36,569
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Turner County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$199,000
Annual property tax
$2,072

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Turner 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 Turner County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.7%

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 Turner 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 Turner County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.2 min
Drive alone
80.3%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
6.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Turner County

What it costs to live in Turner County each month.

Single person
$2,831
per month
  • Rent $882
  • Energy $200
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $575
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,053
per month
  • Rent $1,030
  • Energy $240
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $902
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,569
per month
  • Rent $1,412
  • Energy $300
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $902
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Turner County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Turner County?

In Turner County, SD, a one-bedroom apartment averages $882 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,030 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,412 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Turner County?

In Turner County, SD, the average household income is $75,283 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,194 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Turner County?

The estimated cost of living in Turner County, SD is approximately $2,831 per month for a single person, $4,053 for a couple, $6,569 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Turner County?

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

Is Turner County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Turner County, SD would need approximately $2,831 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $75,283 per year ($6,274 per month). Turner County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Turner County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Turner County, SD is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Turner County?

The average home value in Turner County, SD is $199,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,072, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Turner County compare to other areas?

You can compare Turner County, SD with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Turner County is in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN 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