Haakon County

SD · Pop. 171,365 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Haakon County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 171,365.

$/Acre: $2,469

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 133 days

Broadband: 59%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 118.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.88%

Combined Sales Tax5.08%

Cost of Living Index88.4

Median Household Income$79,340

Poverty Rate15.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,469

Median Home Price$204K

Acres for Sale3901

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season133 days

Annual Rainfall23.4 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low-4°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,745 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)389 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K435

Property Crime /100K325

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage59%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyWeak