Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center is a 549-bed hospital in Sioux Falls, SD — Teaching.
Against the national average, Sioux Falls, SD-MN runs housing 22% below, utilities 19% below and services 8% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9% below |
| Housing | 22% below |
| Utilities | 19% below |
| Groceries and goods | 5% below |
| Services | 8% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Sioux Falls is $1,005 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $865.
South Dakota levies no state income tax on wages.
1 traveler listing in Sioux Falls, SD.
Other South Dakota hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Usd Medical Center | Sioux Falls | 6 | $2,462 | 452 | $1,005 |
| Monument Health Rapid City Hospital | Rapid City | 0 | — | 385 | $1,095 |
1 travel nurse review, 4.0★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 |
| Culture | 4.0 |
| Management | 4.0 |
| Safety | 4.0 |
| Workload | 4.0 |
Pros: Worked step down PCU and floated to cardiac/pulm med surg. Ratio generally 4-5. Felt more accepting of travelers than Sanford, would take another contract. Downtown and Falls Park are nice.
Cons: Meditech. Winters are zero degrees with high wind.