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Yankton, SD

Cost of living in Yankton County, SD

Estimated monthly cost
$2,641/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 23,379 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $744 28%
Federal tax $523 20%
Healthcare $480 18%
Groceries $324 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $200 8%
Water $50 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Yankton County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$598
per month
1 bedroom
$744
per month
2 bedroom
$872
per month
3 bedroom
$1,220
per month
4 bedroom
$1,383
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Yankton County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$73,855
per year
Individual earnings
$42,037
per year
Per capita
$39,880
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Yankton County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$208,200
Annual property tax
$2,347

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Yankton 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 Yankton County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.3%

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 Yankton 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 Yankton County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
15.0 min
Drive alone
79.5%
Public transit
1.1%
Work from home
5.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Yankton County

What it costs to live in Yankton County each month.

Single person
$2,641
per month
  • Rent $744
  • Energy $200
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $523
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,872
per month
  • Rent $872
  • Energy $240
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $879
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,354
per month
  • Rent $1,220
  • Energy $300
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $879
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Yankton County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Yankton County?

In Yankton County, SD, a one-bedroom apartment averages $744 per month, a two-bedroom averages $872 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,220 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Yankton County?

In Yankton County, SD, the average household income is $73,855 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,037 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Yankton County?

The estimated cost of living in Yankton County, SD is approximately $2,641 per month for a single person, $3,872 for a couple, $6,354 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Yankton County?

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

Is Yankton County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Yankton County, SD would need approximately $2,641 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $73,855 per year ($6,155 per month). Yankton County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Yankton County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Yankton County, SD is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Yankton County?

The average home value in Yankton County, SD is $208,200, with average annual property taxes of $2,347, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Yankton County compare to other areas?

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