Housing by town in Hamlin County, South Dakota
Hamlin County, South Dakota has 19 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $800 (±$212) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $558 in 2015–2019 (+43.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
Castlewood has the highest median gross rent ($1,139) and Estelline the lowest ($753).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $800 (±$212)
- Households that rent
- 18.0%
- Median household income
- $87,101
- Places
- 19
Cities, towns and townships in Hamlin County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantford Township | — | 0.0% | $124,125 | — | — |
| Bryant | $864 | 27.4% | $62,000 | $143,400 | $2,276 |
| Castlewood | $1,139 | 17.5% | $87,045 | $198,200 | $2,422 |
| Castlewood Township | $1,083 | 15.6% | $156,667 | $270,000 | $2,485 |
| Cleveland Township (Hamlin County) | — | 0.0% | $106,023 | $368,400 | $1,981 |
| Dempster Township | — | 0.0% | $124,375 | $281,300 | — |
| Dixon Township (Hamlin County) | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Estelline | $753 | 17.8% | $78,438 | $142,200 | $2,194 |
| Estelline Township | — | 3.1% | $80,972 | $242,900 | $3,357 |
| Florence Township (Hamlin County) | — | 0.0% | $100,781 | $338,900 | $2,955 |
| Garfield Township (Hamlin County) | — | 0.0% | $156,818 | $471,400 | $3,286 |
| Hamlin Township | — | 5.1% | $95,795 | $273,800 | $2,462 |
| Hayti | $778 | 40.2% | $83,750 | $122,600 | $1,563 |
| Hayti Township | — | 0.0% | $250,000 or more | — | — |
| Hazel | — | 4.1% | $117,250 | $145,800 | $1,571 |
| Lake Norden | $1,089 | 32.9% | $75,688 | $192,600 | $2,397 |
| Norden Township (Hamlin County) | — | 0.0% | $112,601 | $355,100 | $2,346 |
| Opdahl Township | — | 47.2% | $45,938 | $275,000 | $3,000 |
| Oxford Township | — | 21.3% | $70,972 | $220,500 | $1,821 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,150 | $35,200 | $56,300 |
| 2 people | $24,150 | $40,200 | $64,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $45,250 | $72,400 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,250 | $80,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,300 | $86,850 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,300 | $93,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,350 | $99,700 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,350 | $106,150 |
How the places in Hamlin County rank across South Dakota
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Crime reported to police in Hamlin County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 154 | 35 | 601 | 5,827 | 1 of 2 |
| 2024 | 4 | 68 | 31 | 526 | 5,897 | 1 of 2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 33 | 16 | 263 | 6,073 | 1 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hamlin County recorded 2 violent and 16 property crimes, 33 and 263 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 90% 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 Hamlin County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin County Sheriff's Office | 6,073 | 2 | 16 |
| Lake Norden Police Department | 642 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Hamlin County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57223 | 1,429 | $1,133 | $236,600 | $92,424 | 12.4% |
| 57248 | 1,295 | $1,089 | $293,200 | $96,364 | 21.8% |
| 57221 | 1,158 | $925 | $227,100 | $73,988 | 22.3% |
| 57241 | 936 | $761 | $123,000 | $85,833 | 29.2% |
| 57242 | 320 | $681 | $177,100 | $113,958 | 10.8% |
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Questions about Hamlin County
What is the crime rate in Hamlin County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hamlin County recorded 33 violent and 263 property crimes per 100,000 residents (2 violent and 16 property crimes in all).
Which place in Hamlin County has the highest rent?
Castlewood has the highest median gross rent, $1,139 (±$98) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Hamlin County has the lowest rent?
Estelline has the lowest median gross rent, $753 (±$305) a month.
What is the median rent in Hamlin County, South Dakota?
The median gross rent in Hamlin County is $800 (±$212) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamlin County, South Dakota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamlin County, South Dakota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Hamlin 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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