Cost of Living in Morningside, SD
Population: 79 | South Dakota
Morningside is 10% less expensive than the national average.
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)
| 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 |