Special Interest
Housing in Yellow Medicine County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Yellow Medicine County averages $678/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Minnesota median of $1,280 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 20% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Yellow Medicine County FMR Area are $671 for a studio, $753 for 1‑bedroom, $973 for 2‑bedroom, $1,169 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,312 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $295 increase for a 2-bedroom in Yellow Medicine County shows a 44% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Yellow Medicine County was 3.1% in 2024, compared to Minnesota at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
