Income needed to buy a home
Clark County, SD
$72,285
a year in household income to buy the typical Clark County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$218,039
Down payment (10%)$21,804
Loan$196,235
Principal and interest (7.40%)$1,359/mo
Property tax (0.76% a year)$137/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$109/mo
Mortgage insurance$82/mo
Total monthly cost$1,687/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Right at the edge
The typical household here earns $70,726 a year, 98% of what it takes.
In South Dakota
Clark County ranks #11 of 50 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in South Dakota
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | $141,213 | $46,473 |
| Walworth County | $137,130 | $47,240 |
| Bon Homme County | $163,660 | $56,274 |
| Corson County | $167,697 | $58,117 |
| Spink County | $174,248 | $59,180 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.