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