Hyde County

SD · Pop. 136,762 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Hyde County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 136,762.

$/Acre: $5,503

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 138 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 321/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.89%

Combined Sales Tax5.09%

Cost of Living Index93.1

Median Household Income$89,277

Poverty Rate15.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,503

Median Home Price$384K

Acres for Sale576

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season138 days

Annual Rainfall24.2 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,560 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)215 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K408

Property Crime /100K539

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyWeak