Housing by town in Union County, South Dakota
Union County, South Dakota has 18 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,069 (±$63) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $854 in 2015–2019 (+25.2%; No measurable change after inflation).
Big Sioux Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,225) and Alcester the lowest ($688).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,069 (±$63)
- Households that rent
- 26.9%
- Median household income
- $89,636
- Places
- 18
Cities, towns and townships in Union County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcester | $688 | 30.7% | $57,000 | $125,800 | $1,726 |
| Alcester Township | — | 22.0% | $110,156 | $233,300 | — |
| Beresford | $914 | 19.6% | $78,793 | $234,400 | $2,313 |
| Big Sioux Township | $1,225 | 26.2% | $128,005 | $502,200 | $5,567 |
| Big Springs Township | — | 6.5% | $96,103 | $281,300 | $1,853 |
| Brule Township (Union County) | — | 0.0% | $250,000 or more | — | $1,407 |
| Civil Bend Township | — | 14.1% | — | $311,400 | $2,676 |
| Dakota Dunes | $1,225 | 33.0% | $136,125 | $565,600 | $6,105 |
| Elk Point | — | 21.6% | $90,473 | $248,500 | $3,470 |
| Elk Point Township | — | 0.0% | $109,500 | $310,500 | $3,481 |
| Emmet Township | — | 0.0% | $117,500 | $420,000 | $2,375 |
| Jefferson | — | 9.0% | $82,888 | $179,400 | $2,284 |
| Jefferson Township (Union County) | — | 6.2% | $196,442 | $400,000 | $3,522 |
| North Sioux City | $1,098 | 50.5% | $71,908 | $269,800 | $2,645 |
| Prairie Township | — | 35.2% | — | $335,700 | — |
| Sioux Valley Township | — | 0.0% | — | $259,600 | $1,750 |
| Spink Township | — | 39.0% | $44,801 | $280,000 | $2,709 |
| Virginia Township | — | 10.1% | $110,655 | $355,800 | $1,902 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,550 | $34,300 | $54,850 |
| 2 people | $23,500 | $39,200 | $62,650 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,100 | $70,500 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,950 | $78,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,900 | $84,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,800 | $90,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,700 | $97,100 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,650 | $103,400 |
How the places in Union County rank across South Dakota
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Crime reported to police in Union County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | 169 | 92 | 649 | 14,175 | 3 of 4 |
| 2024 | 17 | 110 | 73 | 472 | 15,467 | 4 of 4 |
| 2025 | 14 | 91 | 92 | 597 | 15,404 | 3 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Union County recorded 14 violent and 92 property crimes, 91 and 597 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 97% 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 Union County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County Sheriff's Office | 10,284 | 9 | 27 |
| North Sioux City Police Department | 3,063 | 5 | 56 |
| Elk Point Police Department | 2,057 | 0 | 9 |
| Jefferson Police Department | 443 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Union County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57049 | 7,962 | $1,147 | $432,100 | $93,134 | 37.3% |
| 57025 | 3,120 | — | $237,900 | $94,839 | 16.8% |
| 57038 | 1,796 | $913 | $332,300 | $106,250 | 8.3% |
| 57001 | 1,540 | $839 | $177,400 | $69,531 | 25.0% |
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Questions about Union County
What is the crime rate in Union County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Union County recorded 91 violent and 597 property crimes per 100,000 residents (14 violent and 92 property crimes in all).
Which place in Union County has the highest rent?
Big Sioux Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,225 (±$89) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Union County has the lowest rent?
Alcester has the lowest median gross rent, $688 (±$75) a month.
What is the median rent in Union County, South Dakota?
The median gross rent in Union County is $1,069 (±$63) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union County, South Dakota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union County, South Dakota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Sioux City, IA-NE-SD MSA
- 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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