Codington County

SD · Pop. 167,356 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Codington County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 167,356.

$/Acre: $6,120

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 148 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 413.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.2%

Combined Sales Tax5.4%

Cost of Living Index87.4

Median Household Income$64,289

Poverty Rate25.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,120

Median Home Price$486K

Acres for Sale2494

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season148 days

Annual Rainfall16.7 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low-5°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,775 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)191 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K677

Property Crime /100K905

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyWeak