Buffalo County

SD · Pop. 6,193 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Buffalo County is a rural county in SD with a population of approximately 6,193.

$/Acre: $564

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 142 days

Broadband: 30%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 5.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.04%

Combined Sales Tax4.24%

Cost of Living Index89

Median Household Income$83,024

Poverty Rate19%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$564

Median Home Price$290K

Acres for Sale4389

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season142 days

Annual Rainfall18 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low3°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,177 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)270 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K863

Property Crime /100K1143

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage30%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town25 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyStrong