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Cost of Living in Morningside, SD

Population: 79 | South Dakota

90
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Morningside is 10% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
75
Home Values
90
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 90, Morningside, SD is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 10% cheaper than the national average and 16% above the South Dakota state average of 74. Morningside is a small community of 79 residents.

The median household income in Morningside is $118,750, which is 58% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Morningside. The area sees an average annual temperature of 45.9°F, with summers averaging 71°F and winters around 19°F. Annual rainfall totals 23.3 inches spread over roughly 95 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
$118,750
vs US Median ($75,149)
+58%

Housing

Median Home Value
$230,000

Climate in Morningside

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

45.9°F
Avg Temperature
23.3"
Rainfall / Year
95d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 26 31 44 58 70 80 86 83 76 60 44 30
Avg °F 16 21 33 46 58 68 74 71 63 48 33 21
Low °F 6 10 22 34 46 57 62 59 50 36 22 11
Rain" 0.6 0.8 1.2 2.5 3.2 3.9 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.0 0.8 0.7

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