Edmunds County

SD · Pop. 112,793 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Edmunds County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 112,793.

$/Acre: $2,041

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 139 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 104.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.64%

Combined Sales Tax5.84%

Cost of Living Index91.7

Median Household Income$49,677

Poverty Rate24.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,041

Median Home Price$311K

Acres for Sale2132

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season139 days

Annual Rainfall21.8 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low-2°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,533 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)300 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K426

Property Crime /100K382

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyWeak