Lawrence County

SD · Pop. 59,026 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Lawrence County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 59,026.

$/Acre: $1,956

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 149 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 82.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.51%

Combined Sales Tax4.71%

Cost of Living Index97

Median Household Income$59,571

Poverty Rate20.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,956

Median Home Price$193K

Acres for Sale4785

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season149 days

Annual Rainfall25.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,590 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)299 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K623

Property Crime /100K455

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyModerate