County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Spink County, South Dakota Eviction Risk: Very Low

15 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Redfield (1.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score1.2/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked15municipalities

Census tracts3scored

Population4kLiving in 15 cities

Income spent on rent21.9%avg renter household

Average rent$720/ month

How Spink County ranks in South Dakota

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

Eviction Risk Score

Low

#48 of 66 SD counties 1.2 / 10

#48 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

Low

#50 of 66 SD counties 21.5% of income

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

Cities in Spink County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Redfield Pop 1,989 · 22.5% income · $725 rent · Rep	1,989	1.4	22.5%	$725	Rep
002	Doland Pop 209 · 27.5% income · $710 rent · Rep	209	1.3	27.5%	$710	Rep
003	Ashton Pop 204 · 22.9% income · $717 rent · Rep	204	1.0	22.9%	$717	Rep
004	Mellette Pop 199 · 15.8% income · $814 rent · Rep	199	0.9	15.8%	$814	Rep
005	Tulare Pop 175 · 22.5% income · $633 rent · Rep	175	1.2	22.5%	$633	Rep
006	Northville Pop 153 · 22.9% income · $717 rent · Rep	153	0.9	22.9%	$717	Rep
007	Conde Pop 128 · 5.3% income · $680 rent · Rep	128	0.9	5.3%	$680	Rep
008	Frankfort Pop 128 · 22.9% income · $717 rent · Rep	128	0.9	22.9%	$717	Rep
009	Glendale Colony Pop 112 · 22.9% income · $717 rent · Rep	112	0.9	22.9%	$717	Rep
010	Spink Colony Pop 88 · 22.9% income · $717 rent · Rep	88	0.9	22.9%	$717	Rep
011	Brentford Pop 83 · 22.9% income · $717 rent · Rep	83	0.9	22.9%	$717	Rep
012	Camrose Colony Pop 76 · 22.9% income · $717 rent · Rep	76	0.9	22.9%	$717	Rep
013	Turton Pop 61 · 22.9% income · $717 rent · Rep	61	1.0	22.9%	$717	Rep
014	Mansfield Pop 12 · 22.9% income · $717 rent · Rep	12	0.9	22.9%	$717	Rep
015	Verdon Pop 4 · 22.9% income · $717 rent · Rep	4	0.9	22.9%	$717	Rep

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Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Spink County spans 15 cities serving approximately 3,621 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.2/10. The county voted Republican by 35.0 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.

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

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Spink County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Spink County

What is the eviction risk score for Spink County?

Spink County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 1.2/10 (Very Low), averaged across 15 cities. Scores range from 0.9 to 1.4 within the county.

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

Rent-to-income ratio in Spink County averages 21.9% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.

How many cities are in Spink County?

15 cities sit in Spink County, SD, serving approximately 3,621 residents.