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Housing in Moody County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Moody County averages $758/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 21% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Moody County FMR Area are $641 for a studio, $708 for 1‑bedroom, $929 for 2‑bedroom, $1,243 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,438 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $171 increase for a 2-bedroom in Moody County shows a 23% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Moody County was 2.1% in 2024, compared to South Dakota at 1.8% and the national rate of 4.0%.
