Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#29
of 66 SD counties
1.5 / 10
#29 of 66 counties in South Dakota for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Lyman County, South Dakota Eviction Risk: Very Low
5 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Lower Brule (1.7) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.5/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked5municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population2kLiving in 5 cities
Income spent on rent16.4%avg renter household
Average rent$560/ month
How Lyman 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
Very Low
#65
of 66 SD counties
15.6% of income
#65 of 66 counties in South Dakota on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Lyman County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Lower Brule | 743 | 1.7 | 20.6% | $475 | Rep |
| 002 | West Brule | 471 | 1.6 | 12.5% | $529 | Rep |
| 003 | Presho | 313 | 1.3 | 12.7% | $813 | Rep |
| 004 | Kennebec | 296 | 1.3 | 15.9% | $561 | Rep |
| 005 | Reliance | 211 | 1.1 | 16.4% | $561 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Lyman County spans 5 cities serving approximately 2,034 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.5/10. The county voted Republican by 32.4 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.
Peer counties in South Dakota
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Perkins County eviction risk
1.4
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 1.6K
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Aurora County eviction risk
1.5
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 1.4K
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Gregory County eviction risk
1.4
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 2.6K
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Campbell County eviction risk
1.5
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 1.2K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Lyman County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Lyman County
Q1
How does Lyman County compare to South Dakota statewide?
Lyman County averages 1.5/10. Use the South Dakota overview link in the breadcrumb above for statewide comparison.
Q2
Is 16.4% rent-to-income ratio high for Lyman County?
16.4% is below the 30% federal threshold.
Q3
Where can I see all cities in Lyman County?
The city grid above lists every municipality in Lyman County with its risk score and population.