County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Potter 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 Gettysburg (1.2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score1.2/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked5municipalities

Census tracts1scored

Population2kLiving in 5 cities

Income spent on rent18.5%avg renter household

Average rent$1,051/ month

How Potter County ranks in South Dakota

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

Eviction Risk Score

Very Low

#54 of 66 SD counties 1.2 / 10

#54 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

Very Low

#61 of 66 SD counties 17.9% of income

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

Cities in Potter County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Gettysburg Pop 1,260 · 19.6% income · $1,051 rent · Rep	1,260	1.2	19.6%	$1,051	Rep
002	Hoven Pop 329 · 14.4% income · $1,051 rent · Rep	329	1.1	14.4%	$1,051	Rep
003	Lebanon Pop 76 · 18.5% income · $1,051 rent · Rep	76	0.8	18.5%	$1,051	Rep
004	Tolstoy Pop 57 · 18.5% income · $1,051 rent · Rep	57	0.9	18.5%	$1,051	Rep
005	Swift Bird Pop 35 · 18.5% income · $1,051 rent · Rep	35	1.1	18.5%	$1,051	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Potter County spans 5 cities serving approximately 1,757 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.2/10. The county voted Republican by 66.1 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 Potter County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Potter County

Why is rent-to-income ratio 18.5% in Potter County?

Rent-to-income ratio of 18.5% reflects the ratio of average gross rent to average household income across 5 cities in Potter County.

What court hears evictions in Potter County?

South Dakota state court hears unlawful detainer or summary process actions in Potter County. See the South Dakota eviction laws eviction-process guide for court name and procedure.

Does Potter 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.