Lincoln County

SD · Pop. 136,497 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Lincoln County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 136,497.

$/Acre: $4,808

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 141 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 212.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.25%

Combined Sales Tax4.45%

Cost of Living Index93

Median Household Income$67,700

Poverty Rate19.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,808

Median Home Price$369K

Acres for Sale2131

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season141 days

Annual Rainfall24.8 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low3°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,085 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)237 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K445

Property Crime /100K461

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak