Housing by town in Codington County, South Dakota
Codington County, South Dakota has 23 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $938 (±$46) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $754 in 2015–2019 (+24.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
Watertown has the highest median gross rent ($942) and Wallace the lowest ($550).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $938 (±$46)
- Households that rent
- 30.2%
- Median household income
- $72,727
- Places
- 23
Cities, towns and townships in Codington County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Township | — | 0.0% | $75,750 | $276,500 | $2,200 |
| Eden Township (Codington County) | — | 35.0% | $68,929 | $181,300 | — |
| Elmira Township | — | 0.0% | $109,167 | $450,000 | $3,362 |
| Florence | $817 | 14.5% | $75,909 | $158,700 | $1,708 |
| Fuller Township | — | 1.0% | $125,833 | $277,600 | $2,333 |
| Germantown Township (Codington County) | — | 12.0% | — | $583,300 | $3,375 |
| Graceland Township | — | 11.5% | — | $262,500 | $2,469 |
| Henry | — | 11.5% | $27,158 | $84,900 | $780 |
| Henry Township (Codington County) | — | 12.1% | — | $237,500 | $3,441 |
| Kampeska Township | — | 0.0% | $92,639 | $346,900 | $2,522 |
| Kranzburg | — | 23.6% | $74,375 | $156,600 | $1,639 |
| Kranzburg Township | — | 8.8% | $80,625 | $290,500 | $2,692 |
| Lake Township (Codington County) | — | 0.0% | $106,830 | $349,600 | $3,010 |
| Leola Township | — | 9.4% | — | — | $2,306 |
| Pelican Township | — | 6.3% | $98,977 | $346,700 | $3,075 |
| Phipps Township | — | 7.1% | — | — | $2,100 |
| Rauville Township | — | 2.8% | — | $351,900 | $2,229 |
| Richland Township (Codington County) | — | 0.0% | — | $347,900 | — |
| Sheridan Township | — | 13.6% | $107,500 | $264,500 | $2,700 |
| South Shore | $642 | 13.3% | $56,944 | $86,800 | $884 |
| Wallace | $550 | 25.0% | $55,000 | $86,700 | $1,091 |
| Watertown | $942 | 34.7% | $69,600 | $229,400 | $2,285 |
| Waverly Township (Codington County) | — | 17.1% | $89,583 | $314,300 | $2,075 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,500 | $34,150 | $54,600 |
| 2 people | $23,400 | $39,000 | $62,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,900 | $70,200 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,750 | $78,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,650 | $84,250 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,550 | $90,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,450 | $96,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,350 | $103,000 |
How the places in Codington County rank across South Dakota
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Crime reported to police in Codington County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72 | 250 | 429 | 1,487 | 28,846 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 78 | 269 | 272 | 938 | 29,004 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 51 | 173 | 195 | 660 | 29,536 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Codington County recorded 51 violent and 195 property crimes, 173 and 660 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
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 Codington County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Police Department | 23,699 | 43 | 174 |
| Codington County Sheriff's Office | 5,837 | 8 | 21 |
ZIP codes in Codington County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57201 | 26,781 | $941 | $242,700 | $72,878 | 31.5% |
| 57235 | 774 | $822 | $231,100 | $83,462 | 6.5% |
| 57243 | 549 | $1,083 | $117,500 | $48,542 | 10.5% |
| 57263 | 351 | $663 | $112,500 | $58,214 | 11.4% |
| 57272 | 201 | $584 | $89,200 | $83,750 | 60.4% |
| 57245 | 151 | — | $157,200 | $86,250 | 24.7% |
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Questions about Codington County
What is the crime rate in Codington County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Codington County recorded 173 violent and 660 property crimes per 100,000 residents (51 violent and 195 property crimes in all).
Which place in Codington County has the highest rent?
Watertown has the highest median gross rent, $942 (±$47) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Codington County has the lowest rent?
Wallace has the lowest median gross rent, $550 (±$343) a month.
What is the median rent in Codington County, South Dakota?
The median gross rent in Codington County is $938 (±$46) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Codington County, South Dakota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Codington County, South Dakota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Codington 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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