Eviction Risk Score
Moderate
#38
of 66 SD counties
1.3 / 10
#38 of 66 counties in South Dakota for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Turner County, South Dakota Eviction Risk: Very Low
10 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Parker (1.5) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.3/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked10municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population6kLiving in 10 cities
Income spent on rent24.3%avg renter household
Average rent$764/ month
How Turner 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
Moderate
#36
of 66 SD counties
23.5% of income
#36 of 66 counties in South Dakota on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Turner County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Parker | 1,280 | 1.3 | 25.6% | $971 | Rep |
| 002 | Marion | 981 | 1.3 | 23.9% | $813 | Rep |
| 003 | Viborg | 958 | 1.4 | 23.1% | $711 | Rep |
| 004 | Centerville | 903 | 1.5 | 30.8% | $485 | Rep |
| 005 | Irene | 456 | 1.3 | 14.9% | $756 | Rep |
| 006 | Chancellor | 421 | 1.3 | 24.7% | $742 | Rep |
| 007 | Hurley | 394 | 1.1 | 20.0% | $775 | Rep |
| 008 | Monroe | 233 | 1.3 | 25.0% | $750 | Rep |
| 009 | Cameron Colony | 77 | 0.9 | 23.4% | $798 | Rep |
| 010 | Davis | 76 | 0.9 | 23.4% | $798 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Turner County spans 10 cities serving approximately 5,779 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.3/10. The county voted Republican by 47.3 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.
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/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Turner County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Turner County
Q1
Is Turner County landlord-friendly?
Yes, Turner County is in the lower-risk tier at 1.3/10.
Q2
What is the average rent in Turner County?
Average gross rent in Turner County runs $764/month across 10 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
Which city in Turner County has the highest eviction risk?
The highest score in Turner County is 1.5/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.