Custer County

SD · Pop. 118,597 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Custer County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 118,597.

$/Acre: $4,067

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 136 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 173.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.45%

Combined Sales Tax4.65%

Cost of Living Index98.9

Median Household Income$85,153

Poverty Rate13.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,067

Median Home Price$329K

Acres for Sale3074

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season136 days

Annual Rainfall23.2 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low4°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,365 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)113 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K605

Property Crime /100K601

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyWeak