Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Newell

Affordability in Newell, SD

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Newell is $1,125 per month, with a median household income of $84,792 annually. Only 8% of residents rent their homes, reflecting a predominantly owner-occupied community where rental options are limited.

Newell has 3 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 34 units, which represent a meaningful share of the local rental supply for income-qualified households.

Safety

Violent crime data reported to the FBI for Newell is not available in our current data set. For a small town, local incident records through the Butte County Sheriff's Office or the South Dakota Department of Public Safety may offer the most relevant picture of public safety conditions.

• HUD-assisted properties with inspection scores: All 3 properties in Newell have been scored, with 1 rated excellent and 2 rated good, and none rated fair or poor, according to HUD inspection data.
• Flood risk: Of the 3 HUD-assisted properties mapped for flood risk, none are in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Newell

The assisted properties in Newell have a Walk Score of 31 ("Car-Dependent") and a Bike Score of 34, according to Walk Score. No Transit Score is available for this area. Residents should expect to rely primarily on a personal vehicle for most trips.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 3 schools across 1 district serve Newell, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Newell, SD

The median household income in Newell is $84,792 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median rent across all rental housing in the city is $1,125 per month, per the same source.

Income-based housing in Newell is designed to serve renters who may not be able to afford market-rate rents. Qualifying residents typically pay rent calculated as a percentage of their household income rather than the full market rate.

• Median household income: $84,792/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,125/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter-occupied households: 8% of all households (Census ACS 5-Year)

With only 8% of households renting, Newell has a small rental market overall. The 3 HUD-assisted properties in the city represent an important resource for renters seeking affordable options.

Environment

All 3 HUD-assisted properties in Newell have been mapped for flood risk. None of them fall in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.