South Dakota

Cost of living, salaries, housing prices, taxes and population data for South Dakota. Official U.S. government data.

Population
899,194
Latest data · 37.7 median age
Median Household Income
$72,421
Rank #32 of 50 · 2026
Median Home Value
$236,800
$2,590/yr property tax
Salaries in South Dakota
By occupation · 20 roles
Rent in South Dakota
66 counties · current + historical
Taxes in South Dakota
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Living in South Dakota: no income tax, cards and cattle

South Dakota famously hosts credit-card operations drawn by favorable banking law, alongside agriculture, tourism around the Black Hills and growing Sioux Falls finance and healthcare. There is no state income tax.

Sioux Falls housing has climbed with growth but stays reasonable; rural areas remain very cheap. Winters are harsh and amenities concentrate in two cities. The state suits finance workers, farmers and tax-sensitive newcomers who do not need urban density.

Quick answers: South Dakota

How does South Dakota rank for household income?
The median household income in South Dakota is $72,421, ranking #32 of 50 states in 2026.
What is the median home value in South Dakota?
The median home value in South Dakota is $236,800, with a median annual property tax bill of $2,590.

South Dakota vs the national average

  • Income 4% below the national median ($75,561).
  • Median home value 13% below the national median ($272,900).

County Explorer — South Dakota

2026 · 66 areas
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Cost of living, median income, rent, home prices and taxes in South Dakota for 2026, with county explorer and historical trends from past years to 2026.

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Housing, rent, income and taxes for South Dakota with county explorer and trends — all on this page.

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