Special Interest
Housing in Edmunds County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Edmunds County averages $992/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the South Dakota median of $946 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 15% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Edmunds County FMR Area are $720 for a studio, $796 for 1‑bedroom, $1,044 for 2‑bedroom, $1,400 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,405 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $52 increase for a 2-bedroom in Edmunds County shows a 5% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Edmunds County was 1.8% in 2024, compared to South Dakota at 1.8% and the national rate of 4.0%.
