Jackson County, SD at a glance
Median household income
$35,417$2,951 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Jackson 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 Jackson County, SD? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Jackson 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 | $641 | $7,692 | $25,640 | 21.7% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $826 | $9,912 | $33,040 | 28% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $929 | $11,148 | $37,160 | 31.5% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,182 | $14,184 | $47,280 | 40% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,365 | $16,380 | $54,600 | 46.2% |
What a typical income covers in Jackson County, SD
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $35,417 a year ($2,951 a month before tax).
What $35,417 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.
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Living in Jackson County, SD: common questions
What is the median household income in Jackson County, SD?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Jackson County, SD is $35,417 per year (approximately $2,951 per month).
What is the average rent in Jackson County, SD?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $641 for a studio, $826 for one bedroom, $929 for two, $1,182 for three and $1,365 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 Jackson 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 Jackson County, SD?
To keep a $929 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $37,160 a year, or $3,097 a month. That is 105% of what the typical household in Jackson County, SD earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Jackson County, SD?
On the local median income of $35,417 ($2,951 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $1,476 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $885 for everything else and $590 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $929 takes 63% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Jackson 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.