Bennett County

SD · Pop. 117,035 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Bennett County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 117,035.

$/Acre: $3,188

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 126 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 171.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.67%

Combined Sales Tax5.87%

Cost of Living Index90.6

Median Household Income$66,832

Poverty Rate22.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,188

Median Home Price$295K

Acres for Sale4112

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season126 days

Annual Rainfall20.9 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,331 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)121 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K533

Property Crime /100K666

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak