Hamlin County

SD · Pop. 195,092 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Hamlin County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 195,092.

$/Acre: $3,625

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 125 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 153.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.16%

Combined Sales Tax5.36%

Cost of Living Index90.6

Median Household Income$79,362

Poverty Rate23.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,625

Median Home Price$335K

Acres for Sale3301

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season125 days

Annual Rainfall16.1 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low-3°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,453 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)143 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K535

Property Crime /100K735

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak