Hutchinson County

SD · Pop. 87,046 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Hutchinson County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 87,046.

$/Acre: $5,816

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 132 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 269.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.95%

Combined Sales Tax5.15%

Cost of Living Index98.3

Median Household Income$55,422

Poverty Rate14.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,816

Median Home Price$349K

Acres for Sale4770

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season132 days

Annual Rainfall20.4 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low-5°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,422 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)243 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K512

Property Crime /100K486

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby0%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak