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