Brule County

SD · Pop. 76,755 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Brule County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 76,755.

$/Acre: $1,447

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 120 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 63.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.13%

Combined Sales Tax5.33%

Cost of Living Index84.7

Median Household Income$85,236

Poverty Rate14.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,447

Median Home Price$270K

Acres for Sale2461

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season120 days

Annual Rainfall24.4 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low-5°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,666 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)360 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K541

Property Crime /100K347

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyModerate