Jackson County

SD · Pop. 185,775 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Jackson County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 185,775.

$/Acre: $4,071

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 120 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 191.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.51%

Combined Sales Tax5.71%

Cost of Living Index90.4

Median Household Income$77,261

Poverty Rate24.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,071

Median Home Price$420K

Acres for Sale797

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season120 days

Annual Rainfall23.6 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,082 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)149 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K646

Property Crime /100K395

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak