Faulk County

SD · Pop. 184,096 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Faulk County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 184,096.

$/Acre: $4,825

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 121 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 298.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.95%

Combined Sales Tax5.15%

Cost of Living Index86.6

Median Household Income$79,461

Poverty Rate14.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,825

Median Home Price$456K

Acres for Sale4246

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season121 days

Annual Rainfall19 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low-1°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,736 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)324 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K484

Property Crime /100K431

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyWeak