Harding County

SD · Pop. 14,253 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Harding County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 14,253.

$/Acre: $830

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 141 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 37/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.85%

Combined Sales Tax6.05%

Cost of Living Index93.7

Median Household Income$81,861

Poverty Rate25.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$830

Median Home Price$147K

Acres for Sale817

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season141 days

Annual Rainfall18.2 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low-4°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,569 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)202 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K561

Property Crime /100K518

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyModerate