Clark County

SD · Pop. 135,925 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Clark County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 135,925.

$/Acre: $4,996

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 122 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 213.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.32%

Combined Sales Tax5.52%

Cost of Living Index87.3

Median Household Income$86,453

Poverty Rate19.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,996

Median Home Price$450K

Acres for Sale1592

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season122 days

Annual Rainfall19.9 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low-2°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,329 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)355 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K396

Property Crime /100K332

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyWeak