Hughes County

SD · Pop. 54,925 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Hughes County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 54,925.

$/Acre: $1,106

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 122 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 44.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.9%

Combined Sales Tax5.1%

Cost of Living Index87

Median Household Income$51,599

Poverty Rate13.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,106

Median Home Price$144K

Acres for Sale3257

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season122 days

Annual Rainfall19 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low-3°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,602 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)158 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K477

Property Crime /100K649

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyModerate