Douglas County

SD · Pop. 134,117 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Douglas County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 134,117.

$/Acre: $5,566

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 144 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 244.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.77%

Combined Sales Tax4.97%

Cost of Living Index93.4

Median Household Income$48,002

Poverty Rate13.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,566

Median Home Price$497K

Acres for Sale4429

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season144 days

Annual Rainfall22.1 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low1°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,546 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)222 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K397

Property Crime /100K526

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak