Fall River County

SD · Pop. 163,875 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Fall River County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 163,875.

$/Acre: $5,839

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 127 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 223.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.87%

Combined Sales Tax6.07%

Cost of Living Index88

Median Household Income$43,872

Poverty Rate10.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,839

Median Home Price$448K

Acres for Sale2293

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season127 days

Annual Rainfall18.9 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low-5°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,753 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)200 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K479

Property Crime /100K391

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyWeak