Jones County

SD · Pop. 111,118 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Jones County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 111,118.

$/Acre: $2,114
Property Tax: 1.28%
Growing Season: 137 days
Broadband: 56%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 103.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%
Local Sales Tax1.94%
Combined Sales Tax6.14%
Cost of Living Index98.4
Median Household Income$78,737
Poverty Rate25.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,114
Median Home Price$211K
Acres for Sale57
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season137 days
Annual Rainfall21.5 inches
Avg Summer High87°F
Avg Winter Low9°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,602 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado3/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)171 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.7
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K369
Property Crime /100K390
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City57 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%
Ag EconomyWeak