Deuel County

SD · Pop. 165,442 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Deuel County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 165,442.

$/Acre: $6,091

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 141 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 459.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.78%

Combined Sales Tax4.98%

Cost of Living Index92.6

Median Household Income$36,051

Poverty Rate12.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,091

Median Home Price$515K

Acres for Sale2125

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season141 days

Annual Rainfall19.8 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,687 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)206 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K445

Property Crime /100K268

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak