Eviction Risk Score
Low
#52
of 66 SD counties
1.2 / 10
#52 of 66 counties in South Dakota for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Kingsbury County, South Dakota Eviction Risk: Very Low
9 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of De Smet (1.3) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.2/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked9municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population3kLiving in 9 cities
Income spent on rent26.2%avg renter household
Average rent$694/ month
How Kingsbury 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
Elevated
#19
of 66 SD counties
26.0% of income
#19 of 66 counties in South Dakota on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Kingsbury County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | De Smet | 943 | 1.2 | 26.1% | $708 | Rep |
| 002 | Arlington | 920 | 1.2 | 22.3% | $810 | Rep |
| 003 | Lake Preston | 596 | 1.3 | 36.4% | $615 | Rep |
| 004 | Iroquois | 389 | 1.2 | 20.3% | $504 | Rep |
| 005 | Erwin | 105 | 0.8 | 25.8% | $700 | Rep |
| 006 | Collins Colony | 92 | 0.8 | 25.8% | $700 | Rep |
| 007 | Oldham | 75 | 1.3 | 25.8% | $700 | Rep |
| 008 | Bancroft | 16 | 0.8 | 25.8% | $700 | Rep |
| 009 | Hetland | 10 | 0.9 | 25.8% | $700 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Kingsbury County spans 9 cities serving approximately 3,146 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.2/10. The county voted Republican by 39.0 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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McCook County eviction risk
1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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1.1
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 2.9K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Kingsbury County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kingsbury County
Q1
How many renters live in Kingsbury County?
Renter share is 24.8%, so approximately 780 of Kingsbury County's 3,146 residents are renters.
Q2
What is the lowest-risk city in Kingsbury County?
The lowest score in Kingsbury County is 0.8/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.
Q3
What is the highest-risk city in Kingsbury County?
The highest score in Kingsbury County is 1.3/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.