Mellette County, SD Eviction Risk
4 cities · 948 residents · Avg 3.4/10 (Low) · Updated3.4Avg score
3.8Highest city
3.0Lowest city
20.2%Rent burden
$762Median rent
R+19.62020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Mellette County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horse Creek, SD | 162 | $400 | 23.0% | 3.8 |
| 2 | Norris, SD | 140 | — | — | 3.5 |
| 3 | White River, SD | 606 | $1,125 | 17.4% | 3.1 |
| 4 | Wood, SD | 40 | — | — | 3.0 |
About Mellette County
Mellette County spans 4 cities serving approximately 948 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.4/10. The county voted Republican by 19.6 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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