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