Beadle County

SD · Pop. 124,738 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Beadle County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 124,738.

$/Acre: $3,781

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 146 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 181/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.85%

Combined Sales Tax5.05%

Cost of Living Index87.6

Median Household Income$40,484

Poverty Rate17.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,781

Median Home Price$238K

Acres for Sale855

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season146 days

Annual Rainfall17.6 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low-1°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,623 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)252 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K498

Property Crime /100K680

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak