Gregory County

SD · Pop. 32,481 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Gregory County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 32,481.

$/Acre: $779

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 149 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 26.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.32%

Combined Sales Tax4.52%

Cost of Living Index93.7

Median Household Income$59,718

Poverty Rate14.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$779

Median Home Price$306K

Acres for Sale574

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season149 days

Annual Rainfall18.1 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low3°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,624 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)375 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K352

Property Crime /100K487

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyModerate