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Cost of Living in Marvin, SD

Population: 18 | South Dakota

97
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Marvin is 3% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
90
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 97, Marvin, SD is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 3% cheaper than the national average and 22% above the South Dakota state average of 74. Marvin is a small community of 18 residents.

The median household income in Marvin is $38,750, which is 48% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Marvin. The area sees an average annual temperature of 43°F, with summers averaging 69°F and winters around 15°F. Annual rainfall totals 22.7 inches spread over roughly 96 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
$38,750
vs US Median ($75,149)
-48%

Housing

Median Monthly Housing Cost
$383/mo

Climate in Marvin

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

43°F
Avg Temperature
22.7"
Rainfall / Year
96d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 21 26 39 54 67 77 82 80 72 56 40 26
Avg °F 12 16 29 43 56 66 71 69 60 46 31 18
Low °F 3 7 20 32 45 55 60 58 49 35 21 9
Rain" 0.6 0.7 1.0 2.1 2.9 3.9 3.1 2.9 2.5 2.0 0.7 0.7

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