Day County

SD · Pop. 52,874 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Day County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 52,874.

$/Acre: $948

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 124 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 41.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.77%

Combined Sales Tax4.97%

Cost of Living Index94.3

Median Household Income$56,565

Poverty Rate19.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$948

Median Home Price$279K

Acres for Sale2783

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season124 days

Annual Rainfall17.5 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,462 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)369 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K528

Property Crime /100K643

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyModerate