Grant County

SD · Pop. 60,808 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Grant County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 60,808.

$/Acre: $3,047

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 143 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 141.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.18%

Combined Sales Tax4.38%

Cost of Living Index86.2

Median Household Income$51,893

Poverty Rate17.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,047

Median Home Price$375K

Acres for Sale4445

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season143 days

Annual Rainfall23.7 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,794 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)345 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K699

Property Crime /100K434

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak