Brown County

SD · Pop. 28,494 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Brown County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 28,494.

$/Acre: $1,745

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 143 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 66.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.45%

Combined Sales Tax5.65%

Cost of Living Index94.2

Median Household Income$79,019

Poverty Rate17.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,745

Median Home Price$156K

Acres for Sale2202

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season143 days

Annual Rainfall20.9 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low0°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,443 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)352 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K459

Property Crime /100K285

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyModerate