County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Hutchinson County, South Dakota Eviction Risk: Very Low

14 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Parkston (1.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score1.3/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked14municipalities

Census tracts3scored

Population6kLiving in 14 cities

Income spent on rent23.0%avg renter household

Average rent$621/ month

How Hutchinson County ranks in South Dakota

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Low

#41 of 66 SD counties 1.3 / 10

#41 of 66 counties in South Dakota for landlord eviction risk.

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

Moderate

#40 of 66 SD counties 22.6% of income

#40 of 66 counties in South Dakota on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Hutchinson County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Parkston Pop 1,874 · 24.3% income · $717 rent · Rep	1,874	1.3	24.3%	$717	Rep
002	Freeman Pop 1,565 · 24.2% income · $741 rent · Rep	1,565	1.4	24.2%	$741	Rep
003	Scotland Pop 851 · 19.5% income · $593 rent · Rep	851	1.2	19.5%	$593	Rep
004	Menno Pop 653 · 22.0% income · $396 rent · Rep	653	1.3	22.0%	$396	Rep
005	Tripp Pop 574 · 22.7% income · $334 rent · Rep	574	1.4	22.7%	$334	Rep
006	Maxwell Colony Pop 254 · 22.7% income · $582 rent · Rep	254	0.9	22.7%	$582	Rep
007	Tschetter Colony Pop 148 · 22.7% income · $582 rent · Rep	148	0.9	22.7%	$582	Rep
008	Kaylor Pop 80 · 22.7% income · $582 rent · Rep	80	0.9	22.7%	$582	Rep
009	Old Elm Spring Colony Pop 75 · 22.7% income · $582 rent · Rep	75	0.9	22.7%	$582	Rep
010	Olivet Pop 63 · 22.7% income · $582 rent · Rep	63	1.0	22.7%	$582	Rep
011	New Elm Spring Colony Pop 37 · 22.7% income · $582 rent · Rep	37	0.9	22.7%	$582	Rep
012	Oak Lane Colony Pop 34 · 22.7% income · $582 rent · Rep	34	0.9	22.7%	$582	Rep
013	Milltown Pop 4 · 22.7% income · $582 rent · Rep	4	0.9	22.7%	$582	Rep
014	Wolf Creek Colony 22.7% income · $582 rent · Rep		0.9	22.7%	$582	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Hutchinson County spans 14 cities serving approximately 6,212 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.3/10. The county voted Republican by 57.9 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.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Hutchinson County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Hutchinson County

How is the Hutchinson County eviction risk score computed?

Each of the 14 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 1.3/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.

Does Hutchinson County have rent control?

Rent control is determined by state law and city ordinance. South Dakota state framework applies. See the South Dakota eviction laws rent-control guide for details.

What is the political climate in Hutchinson County?

Hutchinson County voted Republican by 57.9 points in 2020.