Kidder County, ND at a glance
Median household income
$65,610$5,468 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Kidder County, ND?
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 Kidder County, ND? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Kidder County, ND, 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 | $727 | $8,724 | $29,080 | 13.3% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $729 | $8,748 | $29,160 | 13.3% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $873 | $10,476 | $34,920 | 16% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,214 | $14,568 | $48,560 | 22.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,403 | $16,836 | $56,120 | 25.7% |
What a typical income covers in Kidder County, ND
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $65,610 a year ($5,468 a month before tax).
What $65,610 leaves after North Dakota taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and North Dakota tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in North Dakota
Living in Kidder County, ND: common questions
What is the median household income in Kidder County, ND?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Kidder County, ND is $65,610 per year (approximately $5,468 per month).
What is the average rent in Kidder County, ND?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $727 for a studio, $729 for one bedroom, $873 for two, $1,214 for three and $1,403 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 Kidder County, ND expensive to live in?
Prices there run 11% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for North Dakota is 89.0, 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 Kidder County, ND?
To keep a $873 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $34,920 a year, or $2,910 a month. That is 53% of what the typical household in Kidder County, ND earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Kidder County, ND?
On the local median income of $65,610 ($5,468 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,734 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,640 for everything else and $1,094 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $873 takes 32% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Kidder County, ND?
Homes in North Dakota paid 14.1¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $127. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.