Lake County

SD · Pop. 74,301 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Lake County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 74,301.

$/Acre: $1,906

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 142 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 104.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.35%

Combined Sales Tax5.55%

Cost of Living Index94.5

Median Household Income$59,380

Poverty Rate8.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,906

Median Home Price$350K

Acres for Sale1239

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season142 days

Annual Rainfall25 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low0°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,101 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)156 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K429

Property Crime /100K350

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyWeak