Eviction Risk Score
High
#14
of 66 SD counties
1.7 / 10
#14 of 66 counties in South Dakota for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Bennett County, South Dakota Eviction Risk: Very Low
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Martin (1.9) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.7/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population2kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent21.4%avg renter household
Average rent$636/ month
How Bennett County ranks in South Dakota
Cost of living
Very Low
#46
of 51 states (statewide)
88.6 index
South Dakota ranks #46 of 51 states on overall cost of living (11.4% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Very Low
#43
of 51 states (statewide)
67.6 index
South Dakota ranks #43 of 51 states on housing services (32.4% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Low
#49
of 66 SD counties
21.6% of income
#49 of 66 counties in South Dakota on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Bennett County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Martin | 947 | 1.6 | 18.0% | $638 | Rep |
| 002 | Allen | 783 | 1.9 | 25.5% | $635 | Rep |
| 003 | Batesland | 89 | 1.1 | 21.4% | $637 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Bennett County spans 3 cities serving approximately 1,819 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.7/10. The county voted Republican by 19.3 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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1.6
/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Bennett County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Bennett County
Q1
Why is rent-to-income ratio 21.4% in Bennett County?
Rent-to-income ratio of 21.4% reflects the ratio of average gross rent to average household income across 3 cities in Bennett County.
Q2
What court hears evictions in Bennett County?
South Dakota state court hears unlawful detainer or summary process actions in Bennett County. See the South Dakota eviction laws eviction-process guide for court name and procedure.
Q3
Does Bennett County have just-cause eviction?
Just-cause eviction is determined by state law. South Dakota eviction laws framework applies; see the South Dakota eviction laws tenant-protections guide.