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