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