County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Roberts County, South Dakota Eviction Risk: Very Low

12 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Sisseton (1.9) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score1.6/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked12municipalities

Census tracts4scored

Population6kLiving in 12 cities

Income spent on rent22.0%avg renter household

Average rent$641/ month

How Roberts County ranks in South Dakota

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

Eviction Risk Score

High

#17 of 66 SD counties 1.6 / 10

#17 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

#32 of 66 SD counties 24.4% of income

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

Cities in Roberts County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

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	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Sisseton Pop 2,670 · 22.8% income · $596 rent · Rep	2,670	1.8	22.8%	$596	Rep
002	Agency Village Pop 980 · 13.8% income · $702 rent · Rep	980	1.2	13.8%	$702	Rep
003	Rosholt Pop 428 · 28.3% income · $875 rent · Rep	428	1.6	28.3%	$875	Rep
004	Wilmot Pop 381 · 22.5% income · $608 rent · Rep	381	1.6	22.5%	$608	Rep
005	Summit Pop 359 · 21.7% income · $763 rent · Rep	359	1.6	21.7%	$763	Rep
006	New Effington Pop 269 · 15.6% income · $510 rent · Rep	269	1.6	15.6%	$510	Rep
007	Peever Pop 145 · 47.5% income · $579 rent · Rep	145	1.8	47.5%	$579	Rep
008	Long Hollow Pop 128 · 22.0% income · $634 rent · Rep	128	1.5	22.0%	$634	Rep
009	Peever Flats Pop 119 · 9.0% income · $446 rent · Rep	119	1.9	9.0%	$446	Rep
010	Claire City Pop 107 · 45.0% income · $663 rent · Rep	107	1.1	45.0%	$663	Rep
011	White Rock Pop 12 · 22.0% income · $634 rent · Rep	12	1.2	22.0%	$634	Rep
012	White Rock Colony 22.0% income · $634 rent · Rep		1.2	22.0%	$634	Rep

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Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Roberts County spans 12 cities serving approximately 5,598 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.6/10. The county voted Republican by 13.4 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.

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

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Roberts County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Roberts County

What is the eviction risk score for Roberts County?

Roberts County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 1.6/10 (Very Low), averaged across 12 cities. Scores range from 1.1 to 1.9 within the county.

What is the rent-to-income ratio in Roberts County?

Rent-to-income ratio in Roberts County averages 22.0% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.

How many cities are in Roberts County?

12 cities sit in Roberts County, SD, serving approximately 5,598 residents.