Housing by town in Davison County, South Dakota
Davison County, South Dakota has 14 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $847 (±$69) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $759 in 2015–2019 (+11.6%; No measurable change after inflation).
Ethan has the highest median gross rent ($878) and Mount Vernon the lowest ($386).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $847 (±$69)
- Households that rent
- 38.5%
- Median household income
- $66,208
- Places
- 14
Cities, towns and townships in Davison County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Township (Davison County) | — | 0.0% | — | $171,500 | $1,931 |
| Baker Township (Davison County) | — | 0.0% | $85,893 | $137,500 | — |
| Beulah Township (Davison County) | — | 0.7% | $101,711 | $402,300 | $2,908 |
| Blendon Township | — | 33.3% | $160,536 | $233,300 | $2,647 |
| Ethan | $878 | 34.4% | $60,417 | $152,300 | $1,688 |
| Lisbon Township | — | 19.8% | — | — | — |
| Mitchell | $851 | 43.4% | $58,620 | $192,200 | $2,482 |
| Mount Vernon | $386 | 44.5% | $60,357 | $164,400 | $2,104 |
| Mount Vernon Township | — | 12.1% | $105,000 | $250,000 | $2,778 |
| Perry Township (Davison County) | — | 0.0% | $108,697 | $289,900 | $2,750 |
| Prosper Township | — | 6.6% | $85,208 | $297,700 | $2,938 |
| Rome Township (Davison County) | $435 | 37.5% | $92,778 | $276,000 | $3,083 |
| Tobin Township | — | 12.0% | — | $235,700 | — |
| Union Township (Davison County) | — | 18.2% | $56,250 | — | — |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,150 | $33,550 | $53,700 |
| 2 people | $23,000 | $38,350 | $61,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,150 | $69,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,900 | $76,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,750 | $82,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,600 | $88,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,400 | $95,050 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,250 | $101,200 |
How the places in Davison County rank across South Dakota
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Crime reported to police in Davison County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 66 | 331 | 353 | 1,771 | 19,936 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 46 | 232 | 319 | 1,612 | 19,790 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 55 | 276 | 281 | 1,411 | 19,910 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Davison County recorded 55 violent and 281 property crimes, 276 and 1,411 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 Davison County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Police Department | 15,608 | 45 | 274 |
| Davison County Sheriff's Office | 4,302 | 10 | 7 |
ZIP codes in Davison County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57301 | 19,104 | $857 | $208,200 | $65,620 | 38.4% |
| 57334 | 1,081 | $983 | $206,500 | $62,167 | 28.4% |
| 57363 | 866 | $394 | $203,300 | $77,841 | 31.7% |
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Questions about Davison County
What is the crime rate in Davison County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Davison County recorded 276 violent and 1,411 property crimes per 100,000 residents (55 violent and 281 property crimes in all).
Which place in Davison County has the highest rent?
Ethan has the highest median gross rent, $878 (±$200) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Davison County has the lowest rent?
Mount Vernon has the lowest median gross rent, $386 (±$380) a month.
What is the median rent in Davison County, South Dakota?
The median gross rent in Davison County is $847 (±$69) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Davison County, South Dakota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Davison County, South Dakota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Davison 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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