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