Charles Mix County

SD · Pop. 36,258 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Charles Mix County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 36,258.

$/Acre: $960

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 127 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 41.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.22%

Combined Sales Tax4.42%

Cost of Living Index86

Median Household Income$44,733

Poverty Rate11%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$960

Median Home Price$157K

Acres for Sale2033

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season127 days

Annual Rainfall21.3 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,547 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)381 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K466

Property Crime /100K579

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyModerate