Hand County

SD · Pop. 189,374 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Hand County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 189,374.

$/Acre: $2,672

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 149 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 108.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.68%

Combined Sales Tax5.88%

Cost of Living Index92.6

Median Household Income$63,000

Poverty Rate21.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,672

Median Home Price$213K

Acres for Sale1940

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season149 days

Annual Rainfall18.3 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low-2°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,079 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)218 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K597

Property Crime /100K485

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak