Housing by town in Brown County, South Dakota
Brown County, South Dakota has 54 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $777 (±$36) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $695 in 2015–2019 (+11.8%; Down after inflation).
Warner has the highest median gross rent ($1,089) and Frederick the lowest ($755).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $777 (±$36)
- Households that rent
- 32.4%
- Median household income
- $70,898
- Places
- 54
Cities, towns and townships in Brown County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | $762 | 38.3% | $64,405 | $217,300 | $2,719 |
| Aberdeen Township | — | 0.0% | $96,667 | $444,100 | $3,406 |
| Allison Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Bates Township (Brown County) | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Bath Township | — | 16.6% | $86,250 | $333,600 | $1,512 |
| Brainard Township | — | 0.0% | $87,083 | — | — |
| Cambria Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | $200 or less |
| Carlisle Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Claremont | — | 5.5% | $46,250 | — | $1,107 |
| Claremont Township | — | 0.0% | $121,118 | — | — |
| Columbia | — | 2.4% | $58,295 | $96,500 | $1,333 |
| Columbia Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| East Hanson Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| East Rondell Township | — | 0.0% | $141,458 | $246,900 | $1,750 |
| Franklyn Township | — | 0.0% | — | $600,000 | — |
| Frederick | $755 | 18.3% | $76,667 | $85,000 | $994 |
| Frederick Township | — | 21.4% | $118,333 | $154,200 | — |
| Garden Prairie Township | — | 16.7% | — | — | — |
| Garland Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Gem Township | — | 10.0% | $74,389 | $345,900 | $1,679 |
| Greenfield Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Groton | $981 | 26.9% | $89,861 | $190,600 | $2,631 |
| Groton Township | — | 0.0% | $103,718 | $162,200 | $1,744 |
| Hecla | — | 6.2% | — | $47,100 | $1,217 |
| Hecla Township | — | — | — | — | — |
| Henry Township (Brown County) | — | 0.0% | $43,650 | $223,000 | $1,570 |
| Highland Township (Brown County) | — | 22.2% | $143,500 | $373,300 | $3,412 |
| Lansing Township | — | 65.5% | $183,092 | — | — |
| Liberty Township (Brown County) | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Lincoln Township (Brown County) | — | 16.0% | $79,040 | $242,900 | $1,643 |
| Mercier Township | — | 14.3% | $81,250 | $292,300 | $1,490 |
| New Hope Township | — | 17.9% | — | — | $1,205 |
| North Detroit Township | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oneota Township | — | 0.0% | $93,750 | $290,000 | — |
| Ordway Township | — | 0.0% | — | $189,700 | $1,806 |
| Osceola Township (Brown County) | — | 22.2% | $80,625 | — | — |
| Palmyra Township | — | 26.1% | $74,861 | — | — |
| Portage Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Prairiewood Township | — | 0.0% | $160,625 | $476,700 | $4,801 |
| Putney Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Ravinia Township | — | 7.5% | $141,667 | $619,000 | $5,483 |
| Richland Township (Brown County) | — | 3.7% | — | $119,400 | — |
| Riverside Township (Brown County) | — | 17.5% | — | — | $2,650 |
| Savo Township | — | 0.0% | — | $262,500 | — |
| Shelby Township | — | 61.4% | — | — | — |
| South Detroit Township | — | 0.0% | $250,000 or more | $306,300 | — |
| Stratford | — | 0.0% | $58,125 | $69,300 | $1,025 |
| Verdon | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Warner | $1,089 | 5.1% | $113,750 | $268,100 | $2,826 |
| Warner Township | — | 4.6% | $89,028 | $168,800 | $1,500 |
| West Hanson Township | — | 100.0% | — | — | — |
| West Rondell Township | — | 0.0% | — | $229,500 | $907 |
| Westport | — | 8.6% | $58,942 | $101,700 | $850 |
| Westport Township | — | 0.0% | $75,385 | $220,000 | $2,111 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,350 | $37,250 | $59,600 |
| 2 people | $25,550 | $42,600 | $68,100 |
| 3 people | $28,750 | $47,900 | $76,600 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,200 | $85,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,500 | $91,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,750 | $98,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,000 | $105,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,250 | $112,350 |
How the places in Brown County rank across South Dakota
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Crime reported to police in Brown County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 90 | 250 | 416 | 1,156 | 35,997 | 2 of 3 |
| 2025 | 133 | 369 | 387 | 1,075 | 36,011 | 2 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Brown County recorded 133 violent and 387 property crimes, 369 and 1,075 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 96% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Brown County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Police Department | 27,791 | 118 | 367 |
| Brown County Sheriff's Office | 8,220 | 15 | 20 |
| Groton Police Department | 1,334 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Brown County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57401 | 31,939 | $766 | $226,200 | $68,835 | 35.3% |
| 57445 | 2,072 | $1,015 | $193,800 | $84,948 | 23.2% |
| 57441 | 670 | $683 | $152,100 | $108,009 | 12.1% |
| 57479 | 625 | $1,036 | $256,300 | $102,222 | 5.2% |
| 57432 | 507 | — | $77,600 | $112,765 | 2.0% |
| 57427 | 384 | — | $363,700 | $83,977 | 18.6% |
| 57449 | 357 | — | — | $150,000 | 59.1% |
| 57433 | 318 | — | — | $50,417 | 1.1% |
| 57481 | 271 | — | $215,600 | $68,125 | 5.0% |
| 57460 | 257 | — | $233,900 | $139,500 | 11.6% |
| 57474 | 237 | — | $204,700 | $100,833 | 3.6% |
| 57446 | 223 | — | $50,400 | $44,375 | 5.2% |
| 57426 | 42 | — | — | $78,875 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Brown County
What is the crime rate in Brown County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Brown County recorded 369 violent and 1,075 property crimes per 100,000 residents (133 violent and 387 property crimes in all).
Which place in Brown County has the highest rent?
Warner has the highest median gross rent, $1,089 (±$130) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Brown County has the lowest rent?
Frederick has the lowest median gross rent, $755 (±$178) a month.
What is the median rent in Brown County, South Dakota?
The median gross rent in Brown County is $777 (±$36) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown County, South Dakota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown County, South Dakota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Brown County, SD
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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