Aurora County

SD · Pop. 144,871 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Aurora County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 144,871.

$/Acre: $3,846

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 146 days

Broadband: 49%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 196.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.61%

Combined Sales Tax5.81%

Cost of Living Index88.4

Median Household Income$59,843

Poverty Rate17.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,846

Median Home Price$324K

Acres for Sale3441

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season146 days

Annual Rainfall21.3 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low4°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,797 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)271 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K557

Property Crime /100K368

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak