HUD Open Data · 2026
What Are the Income Limits in Union County, South Dakota?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro · HUD Income Limits (AMI) for Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, SD
The HUD Income Limits (2026) for Union County, South Dakota (Sioux City, IA-NE-SD area) show a median income of $97,900 a year. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household is $33,000, 50% AMI is $48,950, and 80% AMI is $78,300. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.
Median Income in Union County, SD and Neighbouring Counties
Income Limits by Household Size
| Household Size | 30% AMI | 50% AMI | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,550 | $34,300 | $54,850 |
| 2 | $23,500 | $39,200 | $62,650 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $44,100 | $70,500 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $48,950 | $78,300 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $52,900 | $84,600 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $56,800 | $90,850 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $60,700 | $97,100 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $64,650 | $103,400 |
How does Union County, SD compare?
Median income ranked against all counties in South Dakota.
Higher income limits than 49% of counties in South Dakota · 35th of 66
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanley County | $119,800 |
| 2 | Lincoln County | $118,700 |
| 2 | Minnehaha County | $118,700 |
| … 31 more … | ||
| 35 | Union County(you are here) | $97,900 |
| … 28 more … | ||
| 64 | Ziebach County | $50,600 |
| 65 | Todd County | $42,500 |
| 66 | Oglala Lakota County | $35,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Income Limits in Union County, South Dakota for 2026?
The area median income in Union County, South Dakota is $97,900 a year for 2026 (HUD applies one figure across the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD area). For a four-person household, the limits work out to $33,000 at 30% of the median (extremely low income), $48,950 at 50% (very low income), and $78,300 at 80% (low income). The full table by household size is above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, 2026 Income Limits.
What is the median income in Union County, South Dakota?
HUD puts the area median income for Union County, South Dakota at $97,900 a year in 2026.
What is the 80% AMI income limit for a 2-person household in Union County, South Dakota?
For 2026, the 80% AMI (low income) limit for a 2-person household in Union County, South Dakota is $62,650 a year. At 50% AMI (very low income) the 2-person limit is $39,200, and at 30% AMI (extremely low income) it is $23,500. Limits for other household sizes are in the table above.
How do income limits in Union County change with household size?
HUD publishes 2026 limits for household sizes 1 through 8. At 80% AMI in Union County, the limit is $54,850 for a 1-person household, $62,650 for 2 people, $78,300 for 4 people, and $103,400 for 8 people. The table above lists every household size at 30%, 50%, and 80% AMI.
What do 30%/50%/80% AMI mean?
AMI stands for Area Median Income. 30% AMI means the income threshold is 30% of the area's median income. Households at or below 30% AMI are classified as extremely low income, 50% as very low income, and 80% as low income. These thresholds determine eligibility for federal housing programs like Section 8 vouchers and LIHTC properties.
When are Income Limits in Union County updated?
HUD publishes new income limits annually, typically in spring. The 2026 figures apply for the full calendar year unless HUD issues an interim adjustment.
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