Corson County

SD · Pop. 14,931 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Corson County is a rural county in SD with a population of approximately 14,931.

$/Acre: $785

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 141 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 9.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.14%

Combined Sales Tax4.34%

Cost of Living Index86.3

Median Household Income$84,020

Poverty Rate25.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$785

Median Home Price$151K

Acres for Sale122

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season141 days

Annual Rainfall23 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low0°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,351 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)277 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K639

Property Crime /100K505

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town24 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyStrong