Bennett County, SD at a glance
Median household income
$53,750$4,479 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Bennett County, SD?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Bennett County, SD? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Bennett County, SD, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $815 | $9,780 | $32,600 | 18.2% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $901 | $10,812 | $36,040 | 20.1% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,182 | $14,184 | $47,280 | 26.4% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,417 | $17,004 | $56,680 | 31.6% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,830 | $21,960 | $73,200 | 40.9% |
What a typical income covers in Bennett County, SD
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $53,750 a year ($4,479 a month before tax).
What $53,750 leaves after South Dakota taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and South Dakota tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in South Dakota
Living in Bennett County, SD: common questions
What is the median household income in Bennett County, SD?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Bennett County, SD is $53,750 per year (approximately $4,479 per month).
What is the average rent in Bennett County, SD?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $815 for a studio, $901 for one bedroom, $1,182 for two, $1,417 for three and $1,830 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Bennett County, SD expensive to live in?
Prices there run 11.4% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for South Dakota is 88.6, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Bennett County, SD?
To keep a $1,182 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $47,280 a year, or $3,940 a month. That is 88% of what the typical household in Bennett County, SD earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Bennett County, SD?
On the local median income of $53,750 ($4,479 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,240 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,344 for everything else and $896 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,182 takes 53% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Bennett County, SD?
Homes in South Dakota paid 15.4¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $138. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.