Butte County

SD · Pop. 72,537 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Butte County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 72,537.

$/Acre: $1,038
Property Tax: 1.28%
Growing Season: 129 days
Broadband: 65%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 53.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%
Local Sales Tax0.74%
Combined Sales Tax4.94%
Cost of Living Index89.5
Median Household Income$60,161
Poverty Rate17.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,038
Median Home Price$138K
Acres for Sale4036
Building CodeFull IBC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season129 days
Annual Rainfall25.1 inches
Avg Summer High87°F
Avg Winter Low7°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation4,140 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado6/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)178 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.6
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K458
Property Crime /100K395
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town11 miles
Nearest City31 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%
Ag EconomyModerate