Jerauld County

SD · Pop. 94,949 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Jerauld County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 94,949.

$/Acre: $1,342

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 125 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 70/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.28%

Combined Sales Tax4.48%

Cost of Living Index88.9

Median Household Income$54,839

Poverty Rate16.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,342

Median Home Price$330K

Acres for Sale3492

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season125 days

Annual Rainfall25.6 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,339 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)216 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K520

Property Crime /100K418

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate