Bon Homme County

SD · Pop. 51,003 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Bon Homme County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 51,003.

$/Acre: $3,580

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 124 days

Broadband: 40%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 154.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.58%

Combined Sales Tax5.78%

Cost of Living Index85.8

Median Household Income$42,623

Poverty Rate20.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,580

Median Home Price$235K

Acres for Sale4179

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season124 days

Annual Rainfall22.6 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,481 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)159 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K510

Property Crime /100K360

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage40%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyWeak