State rank#1 of 66
Smallest county203,289 residentsMinnehaha County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 46099
Minnehaha County, South Dakota
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population203,289
Household income$76,880
Unemployment1.7%
Life expectancy77 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Minnehaha County has 203,289 residents and ranks #1 by population among South Dakota county equivalents. Median household income is $76,880. The annual-average unemployment rate is 1.7%. Its clearest relative strength is poor or fair health. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within South Dakota
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Minnehaha County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Minnehaha County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is poor or fair health.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $287,600 median home value and $978/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $76,880, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Minnehaha County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing poor or fair health, bachelor’s degree or higher, and uninsured. College attainment is 35.2% and life expectancy is 77 years.
Potential advantages
- Poor or fair health: 11.3%, rank #3 of 66 available South Dakota counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 35.2%, rank #7 of 66 available South Dakota counties.
- Uninsured: 9.2%, rank #15 of 66 available South Dakota counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $287,600, rank #60 of 66; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $978/mo, rank #58 of 66; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 77 years, rank #39 of 61; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within South Dakota
Rank and range use only counties in South Dakota with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$76,880
$76,880; above the state county median of $72,653.
State rank #16 of 66 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$287,600
$287,600; above the state county median of $166,500.
State rank #60 of 66 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$978/mo
$978/mo; above the state county median of $762/mo.
State rank #58 of 66 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
1.7%
1.7%; below the state county median of 1.8%.
State rank #21 of 66 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
35.2%
35.2%; above the state county median of 25.2%.
State rank #7 of 66 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
77 years
77 years; below the state county median of 78.1 years.
State rank #39 of 61 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
11.3%
11.3%; below the state county median of 13.9%.
State rank #3 of 66 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
9.2%
9.2%; below the state county median of 10.6%.
State rank #15 of 66 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 979 residents
1 per 979 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,632 residents.
State rank #16 of 56 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 396 residents
1 per 396 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 840 residents.
State rank #14 of 45 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Minnehaha County FAQ
Is Minnehaha County a good place to live?
Minnehaha County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing poor or fair health, bachelor’s degree or higher, and uninsured. College attainment is 35.2% and life expectancy is 77 years.
What should I know before moving to Minnehaha County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $287,600 median home value and $978/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $76,880, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Minnehaha County?
Minnehaha County has 203,289 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Minnehaha County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 46099; the parent state FIPS is 46.
What is the median household income in Minnehaha County?
The ACS median household income is $76,880.
How much does housing cost in Minnehaha County?
Housing benchmarks are $287,600 median home value and $978/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $76,880, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Minnehaha County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 1.7%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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