Clay County

SD · Pop. 35,881 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Clay County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 35,881.

$/Acre: $592

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 149 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 31.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.15%

Combined Sales Tax5.35%

Cost of Living Index85

Median Household Income$46,400

Poverty Rate12.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$592

Median Home Price$237K

Acres for Sale4751

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season149 days

Annual Rainfall24.9 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low1°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,722 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)230 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K440

Property Crime /100K541

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate