Davison County

SD · Pop. 186,489 · Urban County

6Homestead Score

Davison County is a urban county in SD with a population of approximately 186,489.

$/Acre: $6,250

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 131 days

Broadband: 91%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 540.5/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Urban density, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.86%

Combined Sales Tax6.06%

Cost of Living Index94.8

Median Household Income$45,176

Poverty Rate17.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,250

Median Home Price$393K

Acres for Sale3742

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeFull Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.25 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season131 days

Annual Rainfall16.9 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low2°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,628 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)262 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceCommon

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K282

Property Crime /100K383

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital5.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage91%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyWeak