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Cost of Living in Kennebec, SD

Population: 367 | South Dakota

83
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Kennebec is 17% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
48
Home Values
90
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Kennebec, SD: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 83, Kennebec, SD is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 17% cheaper than the national average and 9% above the South Dakota state average of 74. Kennebec is a small community of 367 residents.

The median household income in Kennebec is $71,667, which is 5% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Kennebec. The area sees an average annual temperature of 47°F, with summers averaging 71°F and winters around 23°F. Annual rainfall totals 19.7 inches spread over roughly 97 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$71,667
vs US Median ($75,149)
-5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$145,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$663/mo

Climate in Kennebec

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

47°F
Avg Temperature
19.7"
Rainfall / Year
97d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 30 34 46 57 68 78 86 85 76 60 45 33
Avg °F 21 24 35 45 56 67 74 72 63 49 35 24
Low °F 11 14 23 33 44 56 61 59 50 37 24 15
Rain" 0.4 0.6 0.9 2.0 3.1 3.5 2.5 2.3 1.5 1.6 0.9 0.4

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